-- 8/24/1899
"The whole earth is the Lord's. The time will come when it will be translated and be filled with the spirit of God. The Atmosphere around it will be the spirit of the Almighty. We will breathe that Spirit instead of the atmosphere we now breathe." - Lorenzo Snow (1)
-- Saturday, Aug 26, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Paris, Idaho
Conference convened at 10 a.m. President Lorenzo Snow dwelt upon the law of tithing for 85 minutes and in a most pleasing and forcefull manner. Bp. William B. Preston followed in the same strain, and with a most excelent spirit.
2 p.m. Prayer by LeRoy Snow.
Apostle Anthon H. Lund spoke on the wisdom of obeying every law of the Lord.
President Franklin D. Richards spoke 37 minutes. His mind would not work and he stood for four minutes at a time without saying a word. All were much distressed by his evident growing weakness of Intelect. He seemed very nervious. He, however, stuck to the text.
Joseph E. Taylor made an interesting talk on the Law of tithing. (2)
-- Sunday, Aug 27, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Paris
At 9 a.m. the Sunday schools met in the Tabernacle.
2,511 persons shook hands with President Lorenzo Snow, among them 111 babies, three pair of twins being among the Little ones.
2 p.m. Prayer by Joseph E. Taylor.
The speakers were Hyrum M. Smith, J. Golden Kimball, LeRoy Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Lorenzo Snow, and Wm. Budge. Spoke on the Law of Tithing.
Prest. Joseph F. Smith and wife Edna and son David, my wife Josephine called upon three of the widows of Charles C. Rich and a widow of Bp. Edwin D. Wooley. (2)
-- Thursday, Aug 31, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. 11 a.m. Meeting of the brethren at the temple. Present: The First Presidency, Apostles J. H. Smith, B. Young, M. W. Merrill, H. J. Grant, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, and A. O. Woodruff.
Apostle B. Young reported his recent visit south. Held conference in Mexico on July 23 and 24; also held meeting in Dublan [Mexico].
A letter from Anthony Ivins in relation to the Dublan W[ar]d was read. He said that a reorganization of the Dublan Ward was almost a necessity, owing to the inability of the present bishopric to meet the requirements of the office. Winslow Farr, the bishop, had decided to resign, and in fact had done so, and Philip H. Hurst had been selected by the presidency of the stake and high council to succeed him, subject to the approval of the brethren. It was moved and carried that said action be sustained.
Stake conferences appointments: to Pocatello, Apostle M. W. Merrill; to San Pete, President Snow and party. Apostle A. O Woodruff reported the recent visit of himself and Jos. W. McMurrin to the Woodruff Stake Conference. The conference was well attended, and the reports were favorable. They afterwards visited, he said, the Big Horn country, which was 150 miles long by 125 miles wide. At Burlington the people had built a good sized meeting house. They were visited by some elders from Colorado, who had organized a Sabbath School, a Young People's Association, and Relief Society. The people there had paid some tithing. Said that the Big Horn valley is a beautiful valley and very desirable for settlement. There were, he thought, about 400 people of our faith in the Big Horn. The following brethren, he said, were selected and ordain[ed] to the bishopric of the Burlington Ward: W. H. Packard, bishop; D. P. Woodruff, 1st counselor; Wm. Neves, 2nd counselor. Held ward conference at Fort
Bridger, and also visited Lucerne Valley, and gave the people there a branch organization. They also visited Vernal but finding the conference adjourned, or rather postponed, they left for home immediately.
Pres. Cannon expressed some views respecting the colonization of our people at distant points—500 or 600 miles—from headquarters (Salt Lake City). He was opposed to it in his feelings. He thought the policy not a wise one, as a rule. There are reasons, however, he thought, why we should colonize Canada and Mexico. It seemed to be the general feeling among the brethren that it would be a good thing to secure the Big Horn valley, so far as possible. Prayer by M. W. Merrill. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - MS :546
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - 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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 19, 1899; Saturday
-- Aug 19, 1899; Saturday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office for a short time. President Snow was called for this morning by Mr. Letcher, and taken to the grand stand immediately in front of the City and County Building, to review the parade of the returning volunteers from the Philippines, and thence to Liberty Park to offer the invocation, a part of the program of ceremonies at that place in honor of the returning heroes. ... (1)
-- Sunday, Aug 20, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Soda Springs, Idaho
We had a sleeping car. Our company consists of Lorenzo Snow and wife Mine and their children, Joseph F. Smith, wife Edna and their sons Hyrnm and George, Myself and wife Josephine, Heber J. Grant & Mother, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and son, Bp. W. B. Preston, J. Golden Kimball and wife, Almina Taylor, Lilly Freeze. Joseph E. Taylor joined us. John R. Barnes did the same. We reached Soda Springs about 8:30 a.m. I put up with Bro. Charles Rose.
We convened the meeting in a nice Bowery at 10 a.m., Prest. Louis S. Pond presiding.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow shook hands with 1,010 persons.
We blest eight sisters who had qualified by study to practice mid-wifery.
2 p.m. Prayer by Joseph E. Taylor. Lorenzo Snow, Wm. B. Preston, Heber J. Grant, Rudger Clawson and J. Golden Kimball, L. S. Pond all spoke on the subject of the payment of tithes. (2)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Soda Springs. Clear and windy. 10 a.m. Bannock Stake Conference meeting at bowery built for the purpose, Pres. Lewis S. Pond presiding.
Pres. Snow spoke to the children of the Sunday Schools, who were scattered through the congregation. Said that he had reached the age of 85, but many of the children present, he remarked, by doing right could live to be a hundred years old. Admonished them to honor their fathers and mothers that their days might be long in the land. Also spoke upon the subject of prayer.
At the close of the meeting an opportunity was given to the Sunday School children, and in fact to all present, to shake hands with President Snow. One thousand and ten availed themselves of the privilege.
2 p.m. Meeting called to order by Pres. Pond. Pres. Snow said that the Lord had shown him that the people of His Church must wake up and obey the law of tithing, or calamities would come upon them. Read the revelation on tithing and made some remarks upon it. "I say to you in the name of the Lord," he said, "if you will pay your tithing in full, the Lord will forgive you for your disobedience in the past."
After meeting, a party of us, namely, Pres. J. F. Smith, wife, and son, Bp. Preston, myself, Rudger [Jr.] and Lorry Snow drove out to the Hooper Spring. We enjoyed the water very much. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - 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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
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Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office for a short time. President Snow was called for this morning by Mr. Letcher, and taken to the grand stand immediately in front of the City and County Building, to review the parade of the returning volunteers from the Philippines, and thence to Liberty Park to offer the invocation, a part of the program of ceremonies at that place in honor of the returning heroes. ... (1)
-- Sunday, Aug 20, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Soda Springs, Idaho
We had a sleeping car. Our company consists of Lorenzo Snow and wife Mine and their children, Joseph F. Smith, wife Edna and their sons Hyrnm and George, Myself and wife Josephine, Heber J. Grant & Mother, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and son, Bp. W. B. Preston, J. Golden Kimball and wife, Almina Taylor, Lilly Freeze. Joseph E. Taylor joined us. John R. Barnes did the same. We reached Soda Springs about 8:30 a.m. I put up with Bro. Charles Rose.
We convened the meeting in a nice Bowery at 10 a.m., Prest. Louis S. Pond presiding.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow shook hands with 1,010 persons.
We blest eight sisters who had qualified by study to practice mid-wifery.
2 p.m. Prayer by Joseph E. Taylor. Lorenzo Snow, Wm. B. Preston, Heber J. Grant, Rudger Clawson and J. Golden Kimball, L. S. Pond all spoke on the subject of the payment of tithes. (2)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Soda Springs. Clear and windy. 10 a.m. Bannock Stake Conference meeting at bowery built for the purpose, Pres. Lewis S. Pond presiding.
Pres. Snow spoke to the children of the Sunday Schools, who were scattered through the congregation. Said that he had reached the age of 85, but many of the children present, he remarked, by doing right could live to be a hundred years old. Admonished them to honor their fathers and mothers that their days might be long in the land. Also spoke upon the subject of prayer.
At the close of the meeting an opportunity was given to the Sunday School children, and in fact to all present, to shake hands with President Snow. One thousand and ten availed themselves of the privilege.
2 p.m. Meeting called to order by Pres. Pond. Pres. Snow said that the Lord had shown him that the people of His Church must wake up and obey the law of tithing, or calamities would come upon them. Read the revelation on tithing and made some remarks upon it. "I say to you in the name of the Lord," he said, "if you will pay your tithing in full, the Lord will forgive you for your disobedience in the past."
After meeting, a party of us, namely, Pres. J. F. Smith, wife, and son, Bp. Preston, myself, Rudger [Jr.] and Lorry Snow drove out to the Hooper Spring. We enjoyed the water very much. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - 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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 17, 1899
-- Aug 17, 1899
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. Present: Lorenzo Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Brother John Henry Smith brought up the matter of the making of Temple aprons out of native Utah silk, a subject broached by a kinsman of his to President Snow during his recent visit to St. George [Utah]. He was told that some of the people there were prepared to make such aprons, weaving the fig leaves into the fabric, and was asked his mind regarding it. Speaking upon this subject, Brother Lund suggested that the leaves be wrought so as to overlap each other, thus carrying out the idea intended to be conveyed. It was decided to have the parties submit a pattern. ...
An informal talk was had about the Utah Loan and Trust Company's bank. During the conversation Brother Grant stated that if President Snow approved of his being President of that bank, with George D. Pyper as cashier, he believed they would be able to revive the institution. The President took the matter under advisement. ...
Brother Clawson reported the visit of himself and Brother Wells to Star Valley [Wyoming]. It had been two years since the Saints in that valley received the visit of an Apostle, and as the result some things needed attention there. Bishop Wright of Afton had been released, and Osborn Low appointed his successor. The counselors were not chosen. Bishop Weight had not been in touch with his people. He lived two miles out of town. When made Bishop, he was told that he would have to move his family from his ranch into town; he did so, but his wife complained of the water, so he moved back again. He was very much pleased at his release. Fairview Ward was organized, with F. G. Tolman as Bishop, and Christopher Merkley and Levi Richardson as counselors. Brother Clawson added that he found an aged brother presiding, who was a barrier in the way of progress. It was suggested to him that he resign and go into the High Priests quorum, but he did not like this, and said that he would rather go on a mission.
This mention raised the question in the mind of President Snow as to how far a man should be permitted to hold office, when through age or other defects he impeded the progress of the work. Some of the brethren expressed themselves to the effect that there were a great many places where changes ought to be made on this account. President Snow, continuing the subject, said he believed the Lord required that the proper men should preside over our Stakes and Ward, men who would be diligent, thoughtful, full of consideration, and have the interest of the people very near to their hearts. Where men were found lacking in these qualities, they should be talked to and looked after, and if they failed to come up to the mark, a change should be effected. ... (1)
-- Saturday, Aug 19, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A grand reception was acorded the returning volunteers today with a nice Banquet.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow and party left for Soda Springs and Bear Lake at 8:45 p.m. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
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Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. Present: Lorenzo Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Brother John Henry Smith brought up the matter of the making of Temple aprons out of native Utah silk, a subject broached by a kinsman of his to President Snow during his recent visit to St. George [Utah]. He was told that some of the people there were prepared to make such aprons, weaving the fig leaves into the fabric, and was asked his mind regarding it. Speaking upon this subject, Brother Lund suggested that the leaves be wrought so as to overlap each other, thus carrying out the idea intended to be conveyed. It was decided to have the parties submit a pattern. ...
An informal talk was had about the Utah Loan and Trust Company's bank. During the conversation Brother Grant stated that if President Snow approved of his being President of that bank, with George D. Pyper as cashier, he believed they would be able to revive the institution. The President took the matter under advisement. ...
Brother Clawson reported the visit of himself and Brother Wells to Star Valley [Wyoming]. It had been two years since the Saints in that valley received the visit of an Apostle, and as the result some things needed attention there. Bishop Wright of Afton had been released, and Osborn Low appointed his successor. The counselors were not chosen. Bishop Weight had not been in touch with his people. He lived two miles out of town. When made Bishop, he was told that he would have to move his family from his ranch into town; he did so, but his wife complained of the water, so he moved back again. He was very much pleased at his release. Fairview Ward was organized, with F. G. Tolman as Bishop, and Christopher Merkley and Levi Richardson as counselors. Brother Clawson added that he found an aged brother presiding, who was a barrier in the way of progress. It was suggested to him that he resign and go into the High Priests quorum, but he did not like this, and said that he would rather go on a mission.
This mention raised the question in the mind of President Snow as to how far a man should be permitted to hold office, when through age or other defects he impeded the progress of the work. Some of the brethren expressed themselves to the effect that there were a great many places where changes ought to be made on this account. President Snow, continuing the subject, said he believed the Lord required that the proper men should preside over our Stakes and Ward, men who would be diligent, thoughtful, full of consideration, and have the interest of the people very near to their hearts. Where men were found lacking in these qualities, they should be talked to and looked after, and if they failed to come up to the mark, a change should be effected. ... (1)
-- Saturday, Aug 19, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A grand reception was acorded the returning volunteers today with a nice Banquet.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow and party left for Soda Springs and Bear Lake at 8:45 p.m. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 11, 1899; Friday
-- Aug 11, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the Office; President George Q. Cannon still absent on his trip to Canada.
The sum of $25 was appropriated in favor of Richards Matthews, an old employee of the Deseret News, and now an invalid.
Charles M. Plant had an interview with Presidents Snow and Smith. He had recently been cut off the Church for non-compliance with a decision of the High Council, involving a monetary consideration between himself and Spencer Clawson. He asked for an appeal, which he said had been denied him. An appeal was ordered by the Presidency.
Elders George J. Taylor, William B. Dougall and Spencer
Clawson met with Presidents Snow and Smith in relation to the affairs of the Latter-day Saints' College. It was found necessary to raise $2,000 to purchase of Professor Joseph Nelson the school furniture of the commercial department, as before noted in this journal. The Presidency authorized these brethren to report to the College Board that the Church would support them in this purchase. (1)
-- Aug 15, 1899; Tuesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President [George Q.] Cannon still in Canada. Bishop [William B.] Preston called this afternoon and chatted with President Snow, who told him that he had firmly made up his mind to erect the new Deseret News Building, with four stories and a basement, on the Council House Corner. (1)
-- 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)
-- Aug 17, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. Present: Lorenzo Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Brother John Henry Smith brought up the matter of the making of Temple aprons out of native Utah silk, a subject broached by a kinsman of his to President Snow during his recent visit to St. George [Utah]. He was told that some of the people there were prepared to make such aprons, weaving the fig leaves into the fabric, and was asked his mind regarding it. Speaking upon this subject, Brother Lund suggested that the leaves be wrought so as to overlap each other, thus carrying out the idea intended to be conveyed. It was decided to have the parties submit a pattern. ...
An informal talk was had about the Utah Loan and Trust Company's bank. During the conversation Brother Grant stated that if President Snow approved of his being President of that bank, with George D. Pyper as cashier, he believed they would be able to revive the institution. The President took the matter under advisement. ...
Brother Clawson reported the visit of himself and Brother Wells to Star Valley [Wyoming]. It had been two years since the Saints in that valley received the visit of an Apostle, and as the result some things needed attention there. Bishop Wright of Afton had been released, and Osborn Low appointed his successor. The counselors were not chosen. Bishop Weight had not been in touch with his people. He lived two miles out of town. When made Bishop, he was told that he would have to move his family from his ranch into town; he did so, but his wife complained of the water, so he moved back again. He was very much pleased at his release. Fairview Ward was organized, with F. G. Tolman as Bishop, and Christopher Merkley and Levi Richardson as counselors. Brother Clawson added that he found an aged brother presiding, who was a barrier in the way of progress. It was suggested to him that he resign and go into the High Priests quorum, but he did not like this, and said that he would rather go on a mission.
This mention raised the question in the mind of President Snow as to how far a man should be permitted to hold office, when through age or other defects he impeded the progress of the work. Some of the brethren expressed themselves to the effect that there
were a great many places where changes ought to be made on this account. President Snow, continuing the subject, said he believed the Lord required that the proper men should preside over our Stakes and Ward, men who would be diligent, thoughtful, full of consideration, and have the interest of the people very near to their hearts. Where men were found lacking in these qualities, they should be talked to and looked after, and if they failed to come up to the mark, a change should be effected. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
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Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the Office; President George Q. Cannon still absent on his trip to Canada.
The sum of $25 was appropriated in favor of Richards Matthews, an old employee of the Deseret News, and now an invalid.
Charles M. Plant had an interview with Presidents Snow and Smith. He had recently been cut off the Church for non-compliance with a decision of the High Council, involving a monetary consideration between himself and Spencer Clawson. He asked for an appeal, which he said had been denied him. An appeal was ordered by the Presidency.
Elders George J. Taylor, William B. Dougall and Spencer
Clawson met with Presidents Snow and Smith in relation to the affairs of the Latter-day Saints' College. It was found necessary to raise $2,000 to purchase of Professor Joseph Nelson the school furniture of the commercial department, as before noted in this journal. The Presidency authorized these brethren to report to the College Board that the Church would support them in this purchase. (1)
-- Aug 15, 1899; Tuesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President [George Q.] Cannon still in Canada. Bishop [William B.] Preston called this afternoon and chatted with President Snow, who told him that he had firmly made up his mind to erect the new Deseret News Building, with four stories and a basement, on the Council House Corner. (1)
-- 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)
-- Aug 17, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. Present: Lorenzo Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Brother John Henry Smith brought up the matter of the making of Temple aprons out of native Utah silk, a subject broached by a kinsman of his to President Snow during his recent visit to St. George [Utah]. He was told that some of the people there were prepared to make such aprons, weaving the fig leaves into the fabric, and was asked his mind regarding it. Speaking upon this subject, Brother Lund suggested that the leaves be wrought so as to overlap each other, thus carrying out the idea intended to be conveyed. It was decided to have the parties submit a pattern. ...
An informal talk was had about the Utah Loan and Trust Company's bank. During the conversation Brother Grant stated that if President Snow approved of his being President of that bank, with George D. Pyper as cashier, he believed they would be able to revive the institution. The President took the matter under advisement. ...
Brother Clawson reported the visit of himself and Brother Wells to Star Valley [Wyoming]. It had been two years since the Saints in that valley received the visit of an Apostle, and as the result some things needed attention there. Bishop Wright of Afton had been released, and Osborn Low appointed his successor. The counselors were not chosen. Bishop Weight had not been in touch with his people. He lived two miles out of town. When made Bishop, he was told that he would have to move his family from his ranch into town; he did so, but his wife complained of the water, so he moved back again. He was very much pleased at his release. Fairview Ward was organized, with F. G. Tolman as Bishop, and Christopher Merkley and Levi Richardson as counselors. Brother Clawson added that he found an aged brother presiding, who was a barrier in the way of progress. It was suggested to him that he resign and go into the High Priests quorum, but he did not like this, and said that he would rather go on a mission.
This mention raised the question in the mind of President Snow as to how far a man should be permitted to hold office, when through age or other defects he impeded the progress of the work. Some of the brethren expressed themselves to the effect that there
were a great many places where changes ought to be made on this account. President Snow, continuing the subject, said he believed the Lord required that the proper men should preside over our Stakes and Ward, men who would be diligent, thoughtful, full of consideration, and have the interest of the people very near to their hearts. Where men were found lacking in these qualities, they should be talked to and looked after, and if they failed to come up to the mark, a change should be effected. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 9, 1899; Wednesday
-- Aug 9, 1899; Wednesday
The First Presidency were at the office. The following cable message from Liverpool [England] was received this morning: Elder Joseph Hogan, of Bountiful [Utah] drowned in Rhine, on the 5th. (Signed) Platte D. Lyman.
Elder John Lloyd, of Sandy [Utah], called upon the Presidency, in response to their request. A letter was received a few days ago from the Presidency of the European Mission, conveying the information that Elder Lloyd, who returned from a mission to Wales a year ago, had been charged by a young woman named Mickey with having had criminal associations with her on three different occasions; that since then she had married a brother named Gale, but before marriage had confessed to him her transgression with Lloyd. She was now desirous of having the matter brought before the proper authorities, as she was in a suspended state so far as her Church fellowship was concerned. The Presidency talked with Brother Lloyd privately, and the result of
the interview was a complete denial on his part of the truth of the accusation. He was requested to put his denial in writing.
The sum of ten dollars was appropriated in favor of a lady named Mrs. Murdock, who represented herself as the widow of an army officer who was drowned while in General John Cook's regiment. She had come from San Francisco [California] in the hope of finding friends of her deceased husband and of getting employment as a music teacher, but had failed to find work, and now asked to be assisted to Denver. She had applied for relief to certain ministers here, but had failed to get it. She remarked that she felt it was not a proper thing for her to do, to come to President [Lorenzo] Snow for relief, but as she understood that the Mormon people took care of their own poor, and having failed to obtain relief from her Gentile friends, she felt compelled to request this assistance here. The amount was given to pay her half fare to Denver [Colorado].
Elder Matthias F. Cowley, of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, left this afternoon for the northern States Mission, to fill an appointment made by him with President Louis A. Kelsch.
The father of Elder Joseph Hogan, reported drowned in the Rhine on the 5th inst., called at the office, accompanied by his wife and the young woman who was engaged to be married to the deceased, and who wished to be sealed to him, if it met the approval of the Presidency. President [George Q.] Cannon showed her that if this was done, her chances to get a husband would be very slight, unless she married a Gentile, or a poor kind of a Mormon, since a man firm in the faith would naturally want, as a wife, a woman sealed to himself. Considerable conversation followed, and finally the young woman decided to take the advice of President Snow and wait before acting upon the matter.
Brother N[ephi]. W. Clayton, manager of the Saltair resort, called. He stated that the Mutual Improvement Association was booked for a day at Saltair, and that those in charge of the excursion had requested that the bar be closed on that day. He held that if the request were complied with, and the bar closed, a notice should be published to that effect beforehand, so that regular patrons of the resort might govern themselves accordingly. It was decided that this should be done.
A letter was received, signed by L. M. Savage, in relation to the transfer of Church stock in the Woodruff [Arizona] dam to the Snowflake Academy. Some time ago a committee representing that Academy had asked that this stock be turned over to it, and it was decided to grant the request, provided the people of Woodruff did not object to the transfer. This decision was conveyed to President Jesse N. Smith, and subsequently a communication, dated April 2, 1899, was received at this office, informing the Presidency that about half of the stockholders had voted to allow the transfer, the other half strongly urging that it be retained by the Church. Brother Savage's letter, dated the 1st inst., certified to the fact that a meeting had been held by the stockholders of the dam and a unanimous vote cast in favor of the transfer. It was ordered accordingly. (1)
-- Aug 10, 1899; Thursday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President George Q. Cannon being on his way to Canada, to help adjust the differences that have arisen between our people working on the Alberta canal and the engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson.
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The Presidency and Apostles met in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Absent: George Q. Cannon, on the way to Canada; Brigham Young [Jr.], in the south; John W. Taylor, in Canada; Matthias F. Cowley, in the Northern States Mission; Francis M. Lyman, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, away on duty. ...
Brother Grant reported that he had not finished working on the Utah Loan and Trust Company business, which had been given him as a mission. He was still trying to effect a loan, to save the building from the foreclosure of the mortgage. He submitted several schemes, one of which was to close the bank, which would necessitate the collection of another $15,000, a thing very hard to do. Another was to assess the stock, and carry on the business after paying the mortgage. He advocated the latter plan, and asked that the Church, in case it were adopted, take stock for $15,000 or more, as President Snow might see his way clear to determine. The matter was taken under advisement.
The copy of a letter from C[yrus]. E. Dallin, sculptor, to the Brigham Young Memorial Association, was read, in which Mr. Dallin informed that Body that unless steps were taken to satisfy him, in the matter of the amount yet due upon the Pioneer Monument, he would either have the monument taken down or veiled. The matter was referred to Brother John Henry Smith, with a request that he confer with the officers of the association regarding it. President Snow now learned for the first time that the Church was responsible for this indebtedness. ...
Brother Lloyd, of Sandy [Utah], whose case is mentioned in yesterday's journal, came to the office to-day, accompanied by his Bishop, and confessed to the charge of adultery, which he had previously denied. He was told that the matter would be taken under advisement and his Bishop instructed how to act in the case. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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The First Presidency were at the office. The following cable message from Liverpool [England] was received this morning: Elder Joseph Hogan, of Bountiful [Utah] drowned in Rhine, on the 5th. (Signed) Platte D. Lyman.
Elder John Lloyd, of Sandy [Utah], called upon the Presidency, in response to their request. A letter was received a few days ago from the Presidency of the European Mission, conveying the information that Elder Lloyd, who returned from a mission to Wales a year ago, had been charged by a young woman named Mickey with having had criminal associations with her on three different occasions; that since then she had married a brother named Gale, but before marriage had confessed to him her transgression with Lloyd. She was now desirous of having the matter brought before the proper authorities, as she was in a suspended state so far as her Church fellowship was concerned. The Presidency talked with Brother Lloyd privately, and the result of
the interview was a complete denial on his part of the truth of the accusation. He was requested to put his denial in writing.
The sum of ten dollars was appropriated in favor of a lady named Mrs. Murdock, who represented herself as the widow of an army officer who was drowned while in General John Cook's regiment. She had come from San Francisco [California] in the hope of finding friends of her deceased husband and of getting employment as a music teacher, but had failed to find work, and now asked to be assisted to Denver. She had applied for relief to certain ministers here, but had failed to get it. She remarked that she felt it was not a proper thing for her to do, to come to President [Lorenzo] Snow for relief, but as she understood that the Mormon people took care of their own poor, and having failed to obtain relief from her Gentile friends, she felt compelled to request this assistance here. The amount was given to pay her half fare to Denver [Colorado].
Elder Matthias F. Cowley, of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, left this afternoon for the northern States Mission, to fill an appointment made by him with President Louis A. Kelsch.
The father of Elder Joseph Hogan, reported drowned in the Rhine on the 5th inst., called at the office, accompanied by his wife and the young woman who was engaged to be married to the deceased, and who wished to be sealed to him, if it met the approval of the Presidency. President [George Q.] Cannon showed her that if this was done, her chances to get a husband would be very slight, unless she married a Gentile, or a poor kind of a Mormon, since a man firm in the faith would naturally want, as a wife, a woman sealed to himself. Considerable conversation followed, and finally the young woman decided to take the advice of President Snow and wait before acting upon the matter.
Brother N[ephi]. W. Clayton, manager of the Saltair resort, called. He stated that the Mutual Improvement Association was booked for a day at Saltair, and that those in charge of the excursion had requested that the bar be closed on that day. He held that if the request were complied with, and the bar closed, a notice should be published to that effect beforehand, so that regular patrons of the resort might govern themselves accordingly. It was decided that this should be done.
A letter was received, signed by L. M. Savage, in relation to the transfer of Church stock in the Woodruff [Arizona] dam to the Snowflake Academy. Some time ago a committee representing that Academy had asked that this stock be turned over to it, and it was decided to grant the request, provided the people of Woodruff did not object to the transfer. This decision was conveyed to President Jesse N. Smith, and subsequently a communication, dated April 2, 1899, was received at this office, informing the Presidency that about half of the stockholders had voted to allow the transfer, the other half strongly urging that it be retained by the Church. Brother Savage's letter, dated the 1st inst., certified to the fact that a meeting had been held by the stockholders of the dam and a unanimous vote cast in favor of the transfer. It was ordered accordingly. (1)
-- Aug 10, 1899; Thursday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President George Q. Cannon being on his way to Canada, to help adjust the differences that have arisen between our people working on the Alberta canal and the engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson.
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The Presidency and Apostles met in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Absent: George Q. Cannon, on the way to Canada; Brigham Young [Jr.], in the south; John W. Taylor, in Canada; Matthias F. Cowley, in the Northern States Mission; Francis M. Lyman, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, away on duty. ...
Brother Grant reported that he had not finished working on the Utah Loan and Trust Company business, which had been given him as a mission. He was still trying to effect a loan, to save the building from the foreclosure of the mortgage. He submitted several schemes, one of which was to close the bank, which would necessitate the collection of another $15,000, a thing very hard to do. Another was to assess the stock, and carry on the business after paying the mortgage. He advocated the latter plan, and asked that the Church, in case it were adopted, take stock for $15,000 or more, as President Snow might see his way clear to determine. The matter was taken under advisement.
The copy of a letter from C[yrus]. E. Dallin, sculptor, to the Brigham Young Memorial Association, was read, in which Mr. Dallin informed that Body that unless steps were taken to satisfy him, in the matter of the amount yet due upon the Pioneer Monument, he would either have the monument taken down or veiled. The matter was referred to Brother John Henry Smith, with a request that he confer with the officers of the association regarding it. President Snow now learned for the first time that the Church was responsible for this indebtedness. ...
Brother Lloyd, of Sandy [Utah], whose case is mentioned in yesterday's journal, came to the office to-day, accompanied by his Bishop, and confessed to the charge of adultery, which he had previously denied. He was told that the matter would be taken under advisement and his Bishop instructed how to act in the case. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 4, 1899
-- Aug 4, 1899
Harold B. Lee is born in Clifton, Idaho (Mar. 28) Lorenzo Snow reemphasizes tithing (May 8) Ezra Taft Benson is born in Whitney, Idaho (1)
-- Aug 8, 1899; Tuesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, having returned home last evening, President Cannon from Colorado, and the others from Cache [Utah] Stake.
Presidents Snow and Cannon, in the absence of President Smith, who had to leave, met with the following members of the Latter-day Saints College Board: John Nicholson, John C. Cutler,
Spencer Clawson, George J. Taylor, and William B. Dougall; also Joshua H. Paul and Joseph Nelson. It appears that the commercial department of the College, under the direction of Brother Nelson, has been running practically as an independent institution, the director, on his own responsibility, having fitted it up with furniture and apparatus at a cost of about $3,000. This was done while Brother Willard Done was President of the College. Brother Done having resigned, Brother Joshua H. Paul having succeeded him, the Board were determined that he should preside over the whole institution, and that the commercial department should be united with the College proper, under one management. The Board had instructed Brother Paul to confer with Brother Nelson in regard to the matter, and Brother Paul's report, which had been referred to the First Presidency, was now read, giving the substance of his conversation with Brother Nelson, which the latter conceded to be correct. Brother Nelson was reported as having expressed himself perfectly willing to labor under Brother Paul, on the following conditions: that the Board either purchase his furniture at a cost of $3,000, or pay a rental of $50 a month; in case of purchase, and inability of Board to pay, interest to be allowed at the rate of 8 per cent.
After the matter had been considered for some time, President Cannon made the following motion: That the commercial department of the Latter-day Saints College be regarded as an inseparable department of the College, under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees, the same as any other department of the institution. President Snow remarked that the motion expressed his mind exactly, and he called for a second. George J. Taylor seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. The question of purchase or rental of the furniture was then considered and taken under advisement, until President Smith could be consulted. Consent was granted to President Paul to arrange with Elders David McKenzie, John Nicholson and Nephi Morris to lecture in the Theological department of the College during the coming school year. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Madsen, Truman G., The Presidents of the Church
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Harold B. Lee is born in Clifton, Idaho (Mar. 28) Lorenzo Snow reemphasizes tithing (May 8) Ezra Taft Benson is born in Whitney, Idaho (1)
-- Aug 8, 1899; Tuesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, having returned home last evening, President Cannon from Colorado, and the others from Cache [Utah] Stake.
Presidents Snow and Cannon, in the absence of President Smith, who had to leave, met with the following members of the Latter-day Saints College Board: John Nicholson, John C. Cutler,
Spencer Clawson, George J. Taylor, and William B. Dougall; also Joshua H. Paul and Joseph Nelson. It appears that the commercial department of the College, under the direction of Brother Nelson, has been running practically as an independent institution, the director, on his own responsibility, having fitted it up with furniture and apparatus at a cost of about $3,000. This was done while Brother Willard Done was President of the College. Brother Done having resigned, Brother Joshua H. Paul having succeeded him, the Board were determined that he should preside over the whole institution, and that the commercial department should be united with the College proper, under one management. The Board had instructed Brother Paul to confer with Brother Nelson in regard to the matter, and Brother Paul's report, which had been referred to the First Presidency, was now read, giving the substance of his conversation with Brother Nelson, which the latter conceded to be correct. Brother Nelson was reported as having expressed himself perfectly willing to labor under Brother Paul, on the following conditions: that the Board either purchase his furniture at a cost of $3,000, or pay a rental of $50 a month; in case of purchase, and inability of Board to pay, interest to be allowed at the rate of 8 per cent.
After the matter had been considered for some time, President Cannon made the following motion: That the commercial department of the Latter-day Saints College be regarded as an inseparable department of the College, under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees, the same as any other department of the institution. President Snow remarked that the motion expressed his mind exactly, and he called for a second. George J. Taylor seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. The question of purchase or rental of the furniture was then considered and taken under advisement, until President Smith could be consulted. Consent was granted to President Paul to arrange with Elders David McKenzie, John Nicholson and Nephi Morris to lecture in the Theological department of the College during the coming school year. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Madsen, Truman G., The Presidents of the Church
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 1, 1899; Tuesday
-- Aug 1, 1899; Tuesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. On motion of
President Smith, seconded by President Cannon, the sum of $300 was appropriated to the fund now being raised by subscription for the purpose of welcoming home the Utah Volunteers from the Philippines. This in response to a request from the committee appointed to solicit such subscriptions, they having asked the Church to subscribe.
Recently there appeared in "The Arena", over the signature of Theodore Curtis, a favorable article on the Mormon people, and some one (supposed to be A. T[heodore]. Schroeder) sent an answer to the editor of that paper, making a bitter attack upon the Saints. The editor sent President Cannon a copy of the latter article, inviting him to give our side of the question, so that both sides might appear in the same number of that publication. This friendly act was much appreciated, and the matter was now referred to Brothers [Franklin D.] Richards, [Orson F.] Whitney and Jacques, of the Historian's Office, to formulate an answer and submit it. (1)
-- Aug 2, 1899; Wednesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President George Q. Cannon having left this morning for Boulder, Colorado, to deliver an address before the Chatauqua gathering.
Brother David Eccles called, accompanied by a Brother Jordan. The latter had sold his place with a view to moving to LaGrande, Oregon, but his Bishop had expressed in public his judgment against Brother Jordan's moving there, and as some of his relatives and friends desired to go also, he did not feel free to move without consulting the First Presidency. Presidents Snow and Smith gave Brothers Eccles and Jordan to understand that there was no objection to our people settling in that country. (1)
-- Aug 3, 1899; Thursday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. An order was issued for $87.60 to pay the fares of Sister Emmeline B. Wells and Sister Susa Y. Gates from New York to Salt Lake City; an order having previously been issued on the Liverpool [England] Office for their fares across the ocean. This amount included $15 for sleeping berths, and also $4 for Brother John W. Taylor, on account of his railroad fare to Canada; his passes covering every other expense.
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson. ...
The question was considered as to the wisdom of withdrawing our missionaries from the State of Georgia, in view of the recent mobbings of our Elders there. Brother Cowley had suggested to President Snow that this be done, and Brother Lyman now favored the suggestion. President Snow, however, seeing that the Governor of that State had issued a call upon the people to uphold the law, thought it would be well to note the effect of that call, before acting upon the suggestion.
A communication from Manager H[orace]. G. Whitney of the Deseret News, in relation to the printing of a missionary hymn
book, had been referred to a committee consisting of President Franklin D. Richards, Anthon H. Lund and George Reynolds. The News had learned that the Cannon and Sons Company was about to publish the hymn book, and he wanted to know if this was not properly the province of the Deseret News establishment. The report of the committee was to the effect that to the Deseret News office properly belonged the publication of all important Church works, including this particular book.
President Richards now brought to the attention of the Council another communication from the manager of the News, stating that he had learned that Cannon and Sons had copyrighted the work, a fact of which President Richards was already apprised. It was suggested by Brother Lund that the Deseret News print a smaller edition of this work, which he believed would be more popular than the one copyrighted by the Cannon and Sons Company. The suggestion met with general asent. ...
A communication was read from George D. Pyper, Secretary of the Sunday School Union board, stating that they were about to publish cards containing the Lord's prayer, for use in Sabbath schools, some of which had adopted the scriptural version as given by St. Matthew, while others used the version given by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Board sought the mind of the First Presidency. Expressing themselves upon this matter, some of the brethren felt that we should not perpetuate the error in the scriptural version of the prayer, and that therefore the Prophet Joseph's version should be used. Others thought the scriptural version should be adhered to, but that pains should be taken to correct the error. President Smith moved that the Council recommend to the Sunday School Union Board the printing of the Prophet Joseph's version, and the motion was seconded by Brother Clawson. On motion of Brother Lyman, however, action was deferred until the return of President [George Q.] Cannon, the General Superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. On motion of
President Smith, seconded by President Cannon, the sum of $300 was appropriated to the fund now being raised by subscription for the purpose of welcoming home the Utah Volunteers from the Philippines. This in response to a request from the committee appointed to solicit such subscriptions, they having asked the Church to subscribe.
Recently there appeared in "The Arena", over the signature of Theodore Curtis, a favorable article on the Mormon people, and some one (supposed to be A. T[heodore]. Schroeder) sent an answer to the editor of that paper, making a bitter attack upon the Saints. The editor sent President Cannon a copy of the latter article, inviting him to give our side of the question, so that both sides might appear in the same number of that publication. This friendly act was much appreciated, and the matter was now referred to Brothers [Franklin D.] Richards, [Orson F.] Whitney and Jacques, of the Historian's Office, to formulate an answer and submit it. (1)
-- Aug 2, 1899; Wednesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office; President George Q. Cannon having left this morning for Boulder, Colorado, to deliver an address before the Chatauqua gathering.
Brother David Eccles called, accompanied by a Brother Jordan. The latter had sold his place with a view to moving to LaGrande, Oregon, but his Bishop had expressed in public his judgment against Brother Jordan's moving there, and as some of his relatives and friends desired to go also, he did not feel free to move without consulting the First Presidency. Presidents Snow and Smith gave Brothers Eccles and Jordan to understand that there was no objection to our people settling in that country. (1)
-- Aug 3, 1899; Thursday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. An order was issued for $87.60 to pay the fares of Sister Emmeline B. Wells and Sister Susa Y. Gates from New York to Salt Lake City; an order having previously been issued on the Liverpool [England] Office for their fares across the ocean. This amount included $15 for sleeping berths, and also $4 for Brother John W. Taylor, on account of his railroad fare to Canada; his passes covering every other expense.
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson. ...
The question was considered as to the wisdom of withdrawing our missionaries from the State of Georgia, in view of the recent mobbings of our Elders there. Brother Cowley had suggested to President Snow that this be done, and Brother Lyman now favored the suggestion. President Snow, however, seeing that the Governor of that State had issued a call upon the people to uphold the law, thought it would be well to note the effect of that call, before acting upon the suggestion.
A communication from Manager H[orace]. G. Whitney of the Deseret News, in relation to the printing of a missionary hymn
book, had been referred to a committee consisting of President Franklin D. Richards, Anthon H. Lund and George Reynolds. The News had learned that the Cannon and Sons Company was about to publish the hymn book, and he wanted to know if this was not properly the province of the Deseret News establishment. The report of the committee was to the effect that to the Deseret News office properly belonged the publication of all important Church works, including this particular book.
President Richards now brought to the attention of the Council another communication from the manager of the News, stating that he had learned that Cannon and Sons had copyrighted the work, a fact of which President Richards was already apprised. It was suggested by Brother Lund that the Deseret News print a smaller edition of this work, which he believed would be more popular than the one copyrighted by the Cannon and Sons Company. The suggestion met with general asent. ...
A communication was read from George D. Pyper, Secretary of the Sunday School Union board, stating that they were about to publish cards containing the Lord's prayer, for use in Sabbath schools, some of which had adopted the scriptural version as given by St. Matthew, while others used the version given by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Board sought the mind of the First Presidency. Expressing themselves upon this matter, some of the brethren felt that we should not perpetuate the error in the scriptural version of the prayer, and that therefore the Prophet Joseph's version should be used. Others thought the scriptural version should be adhered to, but that pains should be taken to correct the error. President Smith moved that the Council recommend to the Sunday School Union Board the printing of the Prophet Joseph's version, and the motion was seconded by Brother Clawson. On motion of Brother Lyman, however, action was deferred until the return of President [George Q.] Cannon, the General Superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 21, 1899; Friday
-- Jul 21, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon were at the office; President Joseph F. Smith having gone to Logan [Utah] to attend a meeting of the Brigham Young College Board, which was about to elect a trustee. The President of the College, William J. Kerr, had been asked to name some suitable persons, and had named Joseph Howell, of Wellsville [Utah], and Lyman Martineau and A. G. Barber, of Logan. President Cannon thought Brother Howell the most influential man of the three, and felt that it would be a good thing to have some of the trustees residing outside of Logan. A telegram was sent by President Snow, naming Joseph Howell as his choice to fill the vacancy, and later in the day a message was received from Herschel Bullen, Jr., Secretary of the College, informing President Snow that Brother Howell had accepted the appointment.
Sister Amelia F. Young called and introduced a man who had a scheme to colonize the Argentine Republic, and wanted 100,000 of our people to go there. He made wonderful promises, among others, that the church was to receive two and a half million acres of land. The proposition amused President Snow, who, "just for the fun of it", asked the gentleman to put his proposition in writing. (1)
-- Jul 23, 1899
Last plural marriage President Lorenzo Snow permits stake president (and future Apostle and member of First Presidency) Anthony W. Ivins to perform in Mexico. (2)
-- Jul 27, 1899; Thursday
The First Presidency were at the office. They considered a letter recently received from Elders Mahonri M. Steele and David Cameron, counselors to President Jesse W. Crosby, Jr., of Panguitch [Utah] Stake, conveying the information that President Crosby had been arrested on the charge of adultery, and that he and they felt desirous that some of the Apostles be sent to investigate the charge. It was decided not to institute any such proceedings at present, but to let the law take its course, and meantime to suspend Brother Crosby from acting in his presidential office, and place the affairs of the Stake in the hands of his counselors. Letters were to be written to him and them to this effect.
The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council at the Temple. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman. John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson. ...
The President now directed the attention of the Council to the position the Church should take in the prosecutions against polygamists that were now going on and were likely to continue. The subject was considered at great length, and it was the general sense of the meeting that each case must stand on its own merits
and be regarded as a personal matter. Such was the substance of the testimony of the First Presidency and those Apostles who appeared before the Master in Chauncery, in August 1891. It was decided, however, in order to show that polygamy was not on the increase, to get the Presidents of Stakes to collect statistics, giving the number of polygamists when the Manifesto was issued, and the number existing now.
A communication was read, signed by John Henry Smith and Matthias F. Cowley, a committee appointed some time ago to ascertain how cheaply the Book of Mormon and other Church works could be printed. On motion, the communication was received, to be acted upon hereafter. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon were at the office; President Joseph F. Smith having gone to Logan [Utah] to attend a meeting of the Brigham Young College Board, which was about to elect a trustee. The President of the College, William J. Kerr, had been asked to name some suitable persons, and had named Joseph Howell, of Wellsville [Utah], and Lyman Martineau and A. G. Barber, of Logan. President Cannon thought Brother Howell the most influential man of the three, and felt that it would be a good thing to have some of the trustees residing outside of Logan. A telegram was sent by President Snow, naming Joseph Howell as his choice to fill the vacancy, and later in the day a message was received from Herschel Bullen, Jr., Secretary of the College, informing President Snow that Brother Howell had accepted the appointment.
Sister Amelia F. Young called and introduced a man who had a scheme to colonize the Argentine Republic, and wanted 100,000 of our people to go there. He made wonderful promises, among others, that the church was to receive two and a half million acres of land. The proposition amused President Snow, who, "just for the fun of it", asked the gentleman to put his proposition in writing. (1)
-- Jul 23, 1899
Last plural marriage President Lorenzo Snow permits stake president (and future Apostle and member of First Presidency) Anthony W. Ivins to perform in Mexico. (2)
-- Jul 27, 1899; Thursday
The First Presidency were at the office. They considered a letter recently received from Elders Mahonri M. Steele and David Cameron, counselors to President Jesse W. Crosby, Jr., of Panguitch [Utah] Stake, conveying the information that President Crosby had been arrested on the charge of adultery, and that he and they felt desirous that some of the Apostles be sent to investigate the charge. It was decided not to institute any such proceedings at present, but to let the law take its course, and meantime to suspend Brother Crosby from acting in his presidential office, and place the affairs of the Stake in the hands of his counselors. Letters were to be written to him and them to this effect.
The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council at the Temple. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman. John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson. ...
The President now directed the attention of the Council to the position the Church should take in the prosecutions against polygamists that were now going on and were likely to continue. The subject was considered at great length, and it was the general sense of the meeting that each case must stand on its own merits
and be regarded as a personal matter. Such was the substance of the testimony of the First Presidency and those Apostles who appeared before the Master in Chauncery, in August 1891. It was decided, however, in order to show that polygamy was not on the increase, to get the Presidents of Stakes to collect statistics, giving the number of polygamists when the Manifesto was issued, and the number existing now.
A communication was read, signed by John Henry Smith and Matthias F. Cowley, a committee appointed some time ago to ascertain how cheaply the Book of Mormon and other Church works could be printed. On motion, the communication was received, to be acted upon hereafter. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Sunday, Jul 16, 1899
-- Sunday, Jul 16, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Richfield. Clear and warm. 9 a.m. Sunday School session at the tabernacle. The First Presidency and other authorities present. A large number of beautiful children were assembled. School called to order by Asst. Stake Supt., Chariton Seegmiller.
Pres. Snow said that he was over 85 years of age and that the little children before him, if they would do right, could live to be 85, 95, 100 years and longer. Advised them to pay tithing on all money they received.
Pres. Cannon made brief remarks on the word of wisdom, prayer, and obedience. The children were given the opportunity to shake hands with Pres. Snow and 717 enjoyed the privilege.
10:30 a.m. Regular service of [Sevier Stake] Conference continued. Meeting called to order by Pres. [William H.] Seegmiller. Prayer by Pres. Lorenzo Snow, which was the dedicatory prayer.
Pres. Snow was the first speaker and dwelt at some length upon the principle of tithing. Also spoke of the law of consecration and said that sooner or later—not today or tomorrow—we would have to observe that law. If it had been observed by the people of Jackson County from that day to this, we would now have power over the nations and would be the richest community on earth. There would not be a poor man or woman in the Church. The Church will never get out of debt, the Lord will not allow us to get out of debt, unless we pay a proper tithing. I say to you in the name of the Lord God of Israel that He will not let us pass along in relation to that law as we have done without bringing trouble upon us. If I were going to my death within an hour, I would leave with you as my dying testimony that which I have said to you. Pres. Snow spoke 53 minutes. I took dinner with Jos. Thurber, who was incarcerated in the penitentiary at the time I was serving my sentence there.
2 p.m. Meeting called to order by Pres. Seegmiller. Pres. J. F. Smith followed and spoke in complimentary terms of the new tabernacle. Spoke of the great change and improvement that had taken place in the Sevier Stake in the last 30 years. In speaking of the righteous and the wicked, showed how the former would be blessed and the latter, destroyed. Exhorted the saints to pay their tithing and be blessed. Read from Sec. 82, D.&C., and spoke powerfully. Endorsed the statement of Pres. Snow, wherein he said that the Lord will forgive us for our past neglect of tithing in the past, if we will pay our tithing in the future.
Apostle F. M. Lyman spoke powerfully upon the subject of tithing. Pres. Cannon spoke and said he hoped the people would receive the word of the Lord as delivered to us through Pres. Snow. Dwelt upon the principle of tithing and bore testimony that it was from God. (1)
-- Jul 20, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], on his way to Mexico; Heber J. Grant, at Soda Springs [Idaho]; John W. Taylor, on his way to Canada; Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, the last-named in Woodruff [Wyoming/Utah] Stake.
A letter was read from Bishop George Mumford, of Beaver [Utah], asking the mind of the First Presidency on a remark made by Bishop [William B.] Preston at the late Solemn Assembly, while speaking on the subject of tithing. Bishop Preston was understood to have stated that after a man pays his hay tithing, if he has occasion to sell the balance and realizes a higher price for it than hay was worth when he paid his tithing, in the season thereof, he would be still owing a tenth on the increase in value.
The subject was talked over, and it appeared that other letters had been written to the Presidency concerning it. It was the mind of the Council that if a tenth of the hay was paid at the time it was due, it answered the law; and that it was unwise to raise such technicalities.
A letter was read from Elder George C. Parkinson, President of Oneida [Idaho] Stake, stating that since the Solemn Assembly he had called meetings of the Priesthood at which resolutions were
taken by those present to practice the law of tithing themselves, and teach it to their families and the people over whom they preside. ...
Brother Lyman asked the question whether a man who had done a janitor's work in a meetinghouse should receive credit for his services on labor tithing account. The mind of the Council was that there could be no objection to this if the work done was legitimate labor tithing. But experience had shown that the tendency as to get credit for labor tithing when other tithing was due. A motion was made by President Cannon against making a precedent of this case, and the motion was unanimously sustained. ... (2)
Endnotes:
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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Richfield. Clear and warm. 9 a.m. Sunday School session at the tabernacle. The First Presidency and other authorities present. A large number of beautiful children were assembled. School called to order by Asst. Stake Supt., Chariton Seegmiller.
Pres. Snow said that he was over 85 years of age and that the little children before him, if they would do right, could live to be 85, 95, 100 years and longer. Advised them to pay tithing on all money they received.
Pres. Cannon made brief remarks on the word of wisdom, prayer, and obedience. The children were given the opportunity to shake hands with Pres. Snow and 717 enjoyed the privilege.
10:30 a.m. Regular service of [Sevier Stake] Conference continued. Meeting called to order by Pres. [William H.] Seegmiller. Prayer by Pres. Lorenzo Snow, which was the dedicatory prayer.
Pres. Snow was the first speaker and dwelt at some length upon the principle of tithing. Also spoke of the law of consecration and said that sooner or later—not today or tomorrow—we would have to observe that law. If it had been observed by the people of Jackson County from that day to this, we would now have power over the nations and would be the richest community on earth. There would not be a poor man or woman in the Church. The Church will never get out of debt, the Lord will not allow us to get out of debt, unless we pay a proper tithing. I say to you in the name of the Lord God of Israel that He will not let us pass along in relation to that law as we have done without bringing trouble upon us. If I were going to my death within an hour, I would leave with you as my dying testimony that which I have said to you. Pres. Snow spoke 53 minutes. I took dinner with Jos. Thurber, who was incarcerated in the penitentiary at the time I was serving my sentence there.
2 p.m. Meeting called to order by Pres. Seegmiller. Pres. J. F. Smith followed and spoke in complimentary terms of the new tabernacle. Spoke of the great change and improvement that had taken place in the Sevier Stake in the last 30 years. In speaking of the righteous and the wicked, showed how the former would be blessed and the latter, destroyed. Exhorted the saints to pay their tithing and be blessed. Read from Sec. 82, D.&C., and spoke powerfully. Endorsed the statement of Pres. Snow, wherein he said that the Lord will forgive us for our past neglect of tithing in the past, if we will pay our tithing in the future.
Apostle F. M. Lyman spoke powerfully upon the subject of tithing. Pres. Cannon spoke and said he hoped the people would receive the word of the Lord as delivered to us through Pres. Snow. Dwelt upon the principle of tithing and bore testimony that it was from God. (1)
-- Jul 20, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency met with the Apostles in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson.
Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], on his way to Mexico; Heber J. Grant, at Soda Springs [Idaho]; John W. Taylor, on his way to Canada; Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, the last-named in Woodruff [Wyoming/Utah] Stake.
A letter was read from Bishop George Mumford, of Beaver [Utah], asking the mind of the First Presidency on a remark made by Bishop [William B.] Preston at the late Solemn Assembly, while speaking on the subject of tithing. Bishop Preston was understood to have stated that after a man pays his hay tithing, if he has occasion to sell the balance and realizes a higher price for it than hay was worth when he paid his tithing, in the season thereof, he would be still owing a tenth on the increase in value.
The subject was talked over, and it appeared that other letters had been written to the Presidency concerning it. It was the mind of the Council that if a tenth of the hay was paid at the time it was due, it answered the law; and that it was unwise to raise such technicalities.
A letter was read from Elder George C. Parkinson, President of Oneida [Idaho] Stake, stating that since the Solemn Assembly he had called meetings of the Priesthood at which resolutions were
taken by those present to practice the law of tithing themselves, and teach it to their families and the people over whom they preside. ...
Brother Lyman asked the question whether a man who had done a janitor's work in a meetinghouse should receive credit for his services on labor tithing account. The mind of the Council was that there could be no objection to this if the work done was legitimate labor tithing. But experience had shown that the tendency as to get credit for labor tithing when other tithing was due. A motion was made by President Cannon against making a precedent of this case, and the motion was unanimously sustained. ... (2)
Endnotes:
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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 13, 1899; Thursday
-- Jul 13, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson. Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], at Chicago [Illinois]. ...
The brethren composing the First Council of Seventies, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting, now came in, namely, Seymour B. Young, Christian Fjelsted, George Reynolds, Brigham H. Roberts, Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, Rulon S. Wells and Joseph W. McMurrin.
President Snow, arising, addressed those assembled. He remarked that he and his counselors, with the Twelve Apostles, felt that they would like to have one meeting with these brethren of the Seventies, that they might partake of the sacrament together, and this feeling had prompted the invitation which had
brought them here on this occasion. He took pleasure informing the invited guests that there was perfect unanimity in the Council of the First Presidency and Apostles, and he felt satisfied that this same feeling prevailed in the Council of the Seventies. He looked forward with hope and encouragement to see the purposes of the Lord accomplished through His united Priesthood.
President Snow then took his seat, but immediately arose again, saying that the Lord had revealed to him that it was his duty, and the duty of his brethren, to stir up the people from the bottom of their hearts, in relation to one of the laws of heaven, which they had failed to keep. Unless this law was obeyed the Church could not exist financially, nor could we exist as a people for the want of His blessing. He referred to the law of tithing. The Lord had promised that we should be preserved from our enemies if we observed this law, but if we rejected it we should be cursed. This was the word given to the Church in early days, and it applies to us to-day. If the Saints had observed this law, the land of Zion would have been sanctified, and their enemies could not have dispossessed them. The speaker referred to other sins that some called Saints were guilty of, such as fornication and adultery. But how often, he asked, do men commit such sins if they keep the law of tithing? Not more than fifteen out of a thousand, if that many. There was safety in strictly adhering to the Lord's commandments, and this applied to officers as well as to lay members of the Church.
Brother John Henry Smith suggested that the brethren, in talking to the Saints on the subject of tithing, do not enter into details, but refer to the revelation, which plainly requires one-tenth of our increase or interest annually, leaving the people to deal with their own consciences. He stated that this had been considered by the Apostles this morning, before the Presidency joined them; that it was the advice of President Richards, and he, the speaker, mentioned it now for the benefit of the brethren of the Seventies, that all might understand it alike.
President Richards reminded President Snow that the matter of filling the vacancy in the Presidency of Cache [Utah] Stake had been laid over until to-day, to be considered when Brother Merrill was present; whereupon President Snow invited Brother Merrill to express himself upon the subject.
Brother Merrill stated that he had considered the matter to some extent, but had not settled on any one. He would prefer that the Presidency have their choice, and would be pleased to support the man of their choice, and while there were some men quite prominent whom he would not choose because of their past record, if these were chosen by the Presidency he would sustain them. He thought that the men who preside in Cache Stake should be men in full harmony with the First Presidency and the Apostles. If the right man were chosen to preside, there would be a great revival throughout the Stake. The President of the Stake and his counselors should live in Logan. All things considered, Brother Merrill felt that Isaac Smith would fill the position of Stake President; his talk had always the right ring, he had always
supported the First Presidency, and had traveled in all kinds of weather to keep his appointments. On being asked to name others, Brother Merrill named Joseph Morrell, who, he thought would make a strong counselor or a good president. Referring to the late President, Orson Smith, the speaker said that he had never sought his counsel upon anything, and while he did not take exception to this, he did think it would have been better had Brother Smith consulted with him, as an Apostle residing in his Stake, and consulted more than he did with his own counselors in the Stake Presidency.
President Snow: "We want a man who has two spirits in him, so to speak, that of the lion and that of the lamb; and whoever is chosen to preside in Cache Stake, it will be found that unless he possesses these two characteristics, he will fail to give satisfaction." President Snow knew Isaac Smith personally, and when it came to carrying out instructions of the First Presidency, he could be relied upon, but as to exercising the lamb-like spirit, bearing and forbearing, he feared Brother Isaac was lacking in that respect.
Brother Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, having received permission to speak, said that he recognized in Brother Isaac Smith a good man, but the latter had admitted to him, in a personal way, that he was unfortunate in hurting people's feelings, and had often hurt the feelings of his own family without intending it. Brother Kimball offered this remark in confirmation of what President Snow had said. Asked about Joseph Morrell, Brother Kimball answered that he would make a better counselor than president.
President Smith remarked that Isaac Smith offended Moses Thatcher at the time of the division on party lines. Moses asked Isaac which side of the fence he intended to choose. Isaac's answer did not satisfy Moses, who replied that he was going to take care of his friends, and he had had his knife in Isaac ever since.
Brother Cowley said that he was the first to mention Brother Morrell's name. He was satisfied that he would make a most excellent president, and would be acceptable to all classes of people in Cache Stake; his past course having been such that he had not aroused the antagonism of his brethren. Brother Cowley also suggested the name of Heber Merrill as a suitable young man for counselor.
Brother Fjeldsted, being asked to express his opinion, said that Brother Morrell was a good level-headed man, and that Brother Isaac Smith was certainly a man full of zeal, very desirous of carrying out the mind of his file leaders. Experience would ripen him in wisdom.
Brother Grant said that he rather liked Brother Isaac for the enemies he had made, but did not think he was the man to preside over Cache Stake. From what had been said about Brother Morrell, the speaker felt that he could sustain him heartily.
On motion of Brother John W. Taylor the whole question was left with the First Presidency, to decide as they might feel led;
the vote being unanimous.
The Sacrament was now partaken of, all the brethren present sitting at the table, and the prayer being offered by President Smith. After partaking of the Sacrament all arose, and President Richards offered the closing prayer.
The Council adjourned, all feeling that the time spent had been very enjoyable. (1)
-- Jul 14, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, and the latter two during the forenoon were at the office of the Union Light and Power Company. In the afternoon they, accompanied by Brothers LeGrand Young and Robert Campbell, came and submitted for President Snow's signature the papers re-organizing the present company. This business occupied the remainder of the day. In order to fully satisfy his mind as to the scope of the papers submitted, President Snow sent for Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards, and he,
after reading the same, and consulting with Brother Young and others, advised President Snow that these papers were putting into effect the machinery to carry out the conclusions arrived at in New York by President Cannon and the gentlemen with whom he recently dealt there. President Snow then signed.
The sum of $600 was appropriated for Brother Andrew Kimball, as compensation for his services as Stake President. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson. Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], at Chicago [Illinois]. ...
The brethren composing the First Council of Seventies, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting, now came in, namely, Seymour B. Young, Christian Fjelsted, George Reynolds, Brigham H. Roberts, Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, Rulon S. Wells and Joseph W. McMurrin.
President Snow, arising, addressed those assembled. He remarked that he and his counselors, with the Twelve Apostles, felt that they would like to have one meeting with these brethren of the Seventies, that they might partake of the sacrament together, and this feeling had prompted the invitation which had
brought them here on this occasion. He took pleasure informing the invited guests that there was perfect unanimity in the Council of the First Presidency and Apostles, and he felt satisfied that this same feeling prevailed in the Council of the Seventies. He looked forward with hope and encouragement to see the purposes of the Lord accomplished through His united Priesthood.
President Snow then took his seat, but immediately arose again, saying that the Lord had revealed to him that it was his duty, and the duty of his brethren, to stir up the people from the bottom of their hearts, in relation to one of the laws of heaven, which they had failed to keep. Unless this law was obeyed the Church could not exist financially, nor could we exist as a people for the want of His blessing. He referred to the law of tithing. The Lord had promised that we should be preserved from our enemies if we observed this law, but if we rejected it we should be cursed. This was the word given to the Church in early days, and it applies to us to-day. If the Saints had observed this law, the land of Zion would have been sanctified, and their enemies could not have dispossessed them. The speaker referred to other sins that some called Saints were guilty of, such as fornication and adultery. But how often, he asked, do men commit such sins if they keep the law of tithing? Not more than fifteen out of a thousand, if that many. There was safety in strictly adhering to the Lord's commandments, and this applied to officers as well as to lay members of the Church.
Brother John Henry Smith suggested that the brethren, in talking to the Saints on the subject of tithing, do not enter into details, but refer to the revelation, which plainly requires one-tenth of our increase or interest annually, leaving the people to deal with their own consciences. He stated that this had been considered by the Apostles this morning, before the Presidency joined them; that it was the advice of President Richards, and he, the speaker, mentioned it now for the benefit of the brethren of the Seventies, that all might understand it alike.
President Richards reminded President Snow that the matter of filling the vacancy in the Presidency of Cache [Utah] Stake had been laid over until to-day, to be considered when Brother Merrill was present; whereupon President Snow invited Brother Merrill to express himself upon the subject.
Brother Merrill stated that he had considered the matter to some extent, but had not settled on any one. He would prefer that the Presidency have their choice, and would be pleased to support the man of their choice, and while there were some men quite prominent whom he would not choose because of their past record, if these were chosen by the Presidency he would sustain them. He thought that the men who preside in Cache Stake should be men in full harmony with the First Presidency and the Apostles. If the right man were chosen to preside, there would be a great revival throughout the Stake. The President of the Stake and his counselors should live in Logan. All things considered, Brother Merrill felt that Isaac Smith would fill the position of Stake President; his talk had always the right ring, he had always
supported the First Presidency, and had traveled in all kinds of weather to keep his appointments. On being asked to name others, Brother Merrill named Joseph Morrell, who, he thought would make a strong counselor or a good president. Referring to the late President, Orson Smith, the speaker said that he had never sought his counsel upon anything, and while he did not take exception to this, he did think it would have been better had Brother Smith consulted with him, as an Apostle residing in his Stake, and consulted more than he did with his own counselors in the Stake Presidency.
President Snow: "We want a man who has two spirits in him, so to speak, that of the lion and that of the lamb; and whoever is chosen to preside in Cache Stake, it will be found that unless he possesses these two characteristics, he will fail to give satisfaction." President Snow knew Isaac Smith personally, and when it came to carrying out instructions of the First Presidency, he could be relied upon, but as to exercising the lamb-like spirit, bearing and forbearing, he feared Brother Isaac was lacking in that respect.
Brother Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, having received permission to speak, said that he recognized in Brother Isaac Smith a good man, but the latter had admitted to him, in a personal way, that he was unfortunate in hurting people's feelings, and had often hurt the feelings of his own family without intending it. Brother Kimball offered this remark in confirmation of what President Snow had said. Asked about Joseph Morrell, Brother Kimball answered that he would make a better counselor than president.
President Smith remarked that Isaac Smith offended Moses Thatcher at the time of the division on party lines. Moses asked Isaac which side of the fence he intended to choose. Isaac's answer did not satisfy Moses, who replied that he was going to take care of his friends, and he had had his knife in Isaac ever since.
Brother Cowley said that he was the first to mention Brother Morrell's name. He was satisfied that he would make a most excellent president, and would be acceptable to all classes of people in Cache Stake; his past course having been such that he had not aroused the antagonism of his brethren. Brother Cowley also suggested the name of Heber Merrill as a suitable young man for counselor.
Brother Fjeldsted, being asked to express his opinion, said that Brother Morrell was a good level-headed man, and that Brother Isaac Smith was certainly a man full of zeal, very desirous of carrying out the mind of his file leaders. Experience would ripen him in wisdom.
Brother Grant said that he rather liked Brother Isaac for the enemies he had made, but did not think he was the man to preside over Cache Stake. From what had been said about Brother Morrell, the speaker felt that he could sustain him heartily.
On motion of Brother John W. Taylor the whole question was left with the First Presidency, to decide as they might feel led;
the vote being unanimous.
The Sacrament was now partaken of, all the brethren present sitting at the table, and the prayer being offered by President Smith. After partaking of the Sacrament all arose, and President Richards offered the closing prayer.
The Council adjourned, all feeling that the time spent had been very enjoyable. (1)
-- Jul 14, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, and the latter two during the forenoon were at the office of the Union Light and Power Company. In the afternoon they, accompanied by Brothers LeGrand Young and Robert Campbell, came and submitted for President Snow's signature the papers re-organizing the present company. This business occupied the remainder of the day. In order to fully satisfy his mind as to the scope of the papers submitted, President Snow sent for Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards, and he,
after reading the same, and consulting with Brother Young and others, advised President Snow that these papers were putting into effect the machinery to carry out the conclusions arrived at in New York by President Cannon and the gentlemen with whom he recently dealt there. President Snow then signed.
The sum of $600 was appropriated for Brother Andrew Kimball, as compensation for his services as Stake President. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 10, 1899; Monday
-- Jul 10, 1899; Monday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. Among the items of business transacted was the appropriation of $100 in favor of the Southern States Mission, to help pay a brother named Prebble for work done by him on a meeting house destroyed by incendiaries in Kentucky.
Bishop William B. Preston called and submitted a new form of tithing receipt, to take the place of the old form which omitted the word "tithing", left out by advice of the Church attorneys during the operations under the Edmunds law. The new form, with the word "tithing" added, received the sanction of the First Presidency. (1)
-- Jul 11, 1899
[A]ttended one Meeting with My Quorum at 2 P.M. [July 12, 1899; Journal History; Franklin D. Richards, Diary; John Henry Smith, Diary; Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary]
At 10 a.m. there was a meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles to consider the course best to be taken by President Angus M. Cannon, of Salt Lake Stake, in making his defense before the court to the charge of unlawful cohabitation, recently filed against him. All the quorum of the Twelve were present except Rudger Clawson. Attorneys [Franklin S.] Richards and Ferguson were also in attendance. After some talk President George Q. Cannon moved that Brother Angus, the defendant, instead of putting up any defense, thus making it necessary for his wife to be dragged into court and testify as to the parentage of the child, when cited to appear, acknowledge himself as the father. Brother Lyman seconded the motion, which had been made in order to get the sense of the meeting, and after further remarks, by the attorneys and others, it was carried unanimously.
Bishop Thomas Judd, just in from Nevada, where he has been called to preside, came to the office. He reported that most of the best land in his section of country had been taken up, but he thought other settlers would come in.
At 2 p.m. there was a meeting of the Grass Creek Coal Company.
Twelve met at President's office at 10. a.m. concluded best for Bro[ther] A[ngus]. M. Cannon to plead guilty to husband of M[artha]. H[ughes]. C[annon]. as his wife & her child his child.
Then 12 adjourned to Temple & had 2 meetings there.
P.M. I explained verses 36 37 of Sec[tion] 107 Doc[trine] & Cov[enants]. & some other verses of the Same section. Twelve all present except B[righam]. Y[oung]. [Jr.]
[Francis M.] Lyman [John Henry] Smith [Abraham Owen] Woodruff and [John W.] Taylor spoke freely about the Manifesto be a Revelation or not what to call it.
All of the Presidency and Apostles but Brigham Young [Jr.] and Rudger Clawson met at the Presidents Office with F[ranklin]. S. Richards, Barlow Furgeson and President Angus M Cannon met and talked over his affair. We agreed for him to plead guilty.
I attended Meeting with My Quorum and first Presidency at the Presidents Office at 10. A.M. Church attorneys also present it was decided that Pres[iden]t Angus M. Cannon better plead Guilty to unlawful Cohabitation and thereby save His wife & Brethern from going to Court. Our Quorum after adjournement Met at Our room in the Temple at 11 A.M. I Spoke Yesterday afternoon and Created Some Stir in the Minds of Some of the Brethern by Saying that the Manifesto was Not a revelation from God, and that Plural Children would always be Born in the Church of Christ from year to year for all time to come. [July 13, 1899; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary; J. Golden Kimball, Diary]
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson. Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], at Chicago [Illinois]. ...
The brethren composing the First Council of Seventies, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting, now came in, namely, Seymour B. Young, Christian Fjelsted, George Reynolds, Brigham H. Roberts, Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, Rulon S. Wells and Joseph W. McMurrin.
President Snow, arising, addressed those assembled. He remarked that he and his counselors, with the Twelve Apostles, felt that they would like to have one meeting with these brethren of the Seventies, that they might partake of the sacrament together, and this feeling had prompted the invitation which had brought them here on this occasion. He took pleasure informing the invited guests that there was perfect unanimity in the Council of the First Presidency and Apostles, and he felt satisfied that this same feeling prevailed in the Council of the Seventies. He looked forward with hope and encouragement to see the purposes of the Lord accomplished through His united Priesthood.
President Snow then took his seat, but immediately arose again, saying that the Lord had revealed to him that it was his duty, and the duty of his brethren, to stir up the people from the bottom of their hearts, in relation to one of the laws of heaven, which they had failed to keep. Unless this law was obeyed the Church could not exist financially, nor could we exist as a people for the want of His blessing. He referred to the law of tithing. The Lord had promised that we should be preserved from our enemies if we observed this law, but if we rejected it we should be cursed. This was the word given to the Church in early days, and it applies to us to-day. If the Saints had observed this law, the land of Zion would have been sanctified, and their enemies could not have dispossessed them. The speaker referred to other sins that some called Saints were guilty of, such as fornication and adultery. But how often, he asked, do men commit such sins if they keep the law of tithing? Not more than fifteen out of a thousand, if that many. There was safety in strictly adhering to the Lord's commandments, and this applied to officers as well as to lay members of the Church.
Brother John Henry Smith suggested that the brethren, in talking to the Saints on the subject of tithing, do not enter into details, but refer to the revelation, which plainly requires one-tenth of our increase or interest annually, leaving the people to deal with their own consciences. He stated that this had been considered by the Apostles this morning, before the Presidency joined them; that it was the advice of President Richards, and he, the speaker, mentioned it now for the benefit of the brethren of the Seventies, that all might understand it alike.
President Richards reminded President Snow that the matter of filling the vacancy in the Presidency of Cache [Utah] Stake had been laid over until to-day, to be considered when Brother Merrill was present; whereupon President Snow invited Brother Merrill to express himself upon the subject.
Brother Merrill stated that he had considered the matter to some extent, but had not settled on any one. He would prefer that the Presidency have their choice, and would be pleased to support the man of their choice, and while there were some men quite prominent whom he would not choose because of their past record, if these were chosen by the Presidency he would sustain them. He thought that the men who preside in Cache Stake should be men in full harmony with the First Presidency and the Apostles. If the right man were chosen to preside, there would be a great revival throughout the Stake. The President of the Stake and his counselors should live in Logan. All things considered, Brother Merrill felt that Isaac Smith would fill the position of Stake President; his talk had always the right ring, he had always supported the First Presidency, and had traveled in all kinds of weather to keep his appointments. On being asked to name others, Brother Merrill named Joseph Morrell, who, he thought would make a strong counselor or a good president. Referring to the late President, Orson Smith, the speaker said that he had never sought his counsel upon anything, and while he did not take exception to this, he did think it would have been better had Brother Smith consulted with him, as an Apostle residing in his Stake, and consulted more than he did with his own counselors in the Stake Presidency.
President Snow: "We want a man who has two spirits in him, so to speak, that of the lion and that of the lamb; and whoever is chosen to preside in Cache Stake, it will be found that unless he possesses these two characteristics, he will fail to give satisfaction." President Snow knew Isaac Smith personally, and when it came to carrying out instructions of the First Presidency, he could be relied upon, but as to exercising the lamb-like spirit, bearing and forbearing, he feared Brother Isaac was lacking in that respect.
Brother Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, having received permission to speak, said that he recognized in Brother Isaac Smith a good man, but the latter had admitted to him, in a personal way, that he was unfortunate in hurting people's feelings, and had often hurt the feelings of his own family without intending it. Brother Kimball offered this remark in confirmation of what President Snow had said. Asked about Joseph Morrell, Brother Kimball answered that he would make a better counselor than president.
President Smith remarked that Isaac Smith offended Moses Thatcher at the time of the division on party lines. Moses asked Isaac which side of the fence he intended to choose. Isaac's answer did not satisfy Moses, who replied that he was going to take care of his friends, and he had had his knife in Isaac ever since.
Brother Cowley said that he was the first to mention Brother Morrell's name. He was satisfied that he would make a most excellent president, and would be acceptable to all classes of people in Cache Stake; his past course having been such that he had not aroused the antagonism of his brethren. Brother Cowley also suggested the name of Heber Merrill as a suitable young man for counselor.
Brother Fjeldsted, being asked to express his opinion, said that Brother Morrell was a good level-headed man, and that Brother Isaac Smith was certainly a man full of zeal, very desirous of carrying out the mind of his file leaders. Experience would ripen him in wisdom.
Brother Grant said that he rather liked Brother Isaac for the enemies he had made, but did not think he was the man to preside over Cache Stake. From what had been said about Brother Morrell, the speaker felt that he could sustain him heartily.
On motion of Brother John W. Taylor the whole question was left with the First Presidency, to decide as they might feel led; the vote being unanimous.
The Sacrament was now partaken of, all the brethren present sitting at the table, and the prayer being offered by President Smith. After partaking of the Sacrament all arose, and President Richards offered the closing prayer.
The Council adjourned, all feeling that the time spent had been very enjoyable. Doc[ument]. Signed by Bro[ther]. [John R.] Winder etc appointing me agent for "Deseret Invest[ment]. Co[mpany]." struck me as a very peculiar doc[ocument]. And altogether caused me some anger, but I hope to recover the I am too angry to write Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow just how I feel.
Our Quorum adj[ourned] our Quarterly Meeting to Tuesday Oct[ober] 3rd 1899 at Our room in the Temple at 10 am. I went to my room with Bro[ther] [Matthias F.] Cowley to talk over Private affairs.
At 10.40 A.M. went to our room in the Temple fasting as our Council were invited by Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow to meet with the Presidency and Twelve Apostles at 12. noon.
At 12. noon we all assembled and were received very kindly by the Bretheren.
Pres[ident]. Snow, and others spoke on Tithing, and also some of the missions.
At 1 P.M. the tables were spread with bread and wine. A prayer was offered by Pres[ident]. Jos[eph]. F. Smith We then partook of the bread & wine until we were satisfied. All were happy and conversation took place.
While we were together the bretheren canvassed the name of several bretheren to ascertain who should be appointed Pres[ident] of Cache [Utah] Stake. No decision was reached, and the matter was left to the Pres[ident] of the Stake. the names of Isaac Smith, Joseph Morrell, M[arriner] W[ood] Merrill Jr and B[isho]p Lewis were mentioned. I raised an objection to Isaac Smith being the man, and was rather set upon by M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill. Believe I was right. Am surprised at mens judgement. Do not believe Smith will be appointed. Cannot believe the Lord would make so great mistake. I love the people of Cache Co[unty]. too much to ever desire his appointment. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. Among the items of business transacted was the appropriation of $100 in favor of the Southern States Mission, to help pay a brother named Prebble for work done by him on a meeting house destroyed by incendiaries in Kentucky.
Bishop William B. Preston called and submitted a new form of tithing receipt, to take the place of the old form which omitted the word "tithing", left out by advice of the Church attorneys during the operations under the Edmunds law. The new form, with the word "tithing" added, received the sanction of the First Presidency. (1)
-- Jul 11, 1899
[A]ttended one Meeting with My Quorum at 2 P.M. [July 12, 1899; Journal History; Franklin D. Richards, Diary; John Henry Smith, Diary; Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary]
At 10 a.m. there was a meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles to consider the course best to be taken by President Angus M. Cannon, of Salt Lake Stake, in making his defense before the court to the charge of unlawful cohabitation, recently filed against him. All the quorum of the Twelve were present except Rudger Clawson. Attorneys [Franklin S.] Richards and Ferguson were also in attendance. After some talk President George Q. Cannon moved that Brother Angus, the defendant, instead of putting up any defense, thus making it necessary for his wife to be dragged into court and testify as to the parentage of the child, when cited to appear, acknowledge himself as the father. Brother Lyman seconded the motion, which had been made in order to get the sense of the meeting, and after further remarks, by the attorneys and others, it was carried unanimously.
Bishop Thomas Judd, just in from Nevada, where he has been called to preside, came to the office. He reported that most of the best land in his section of country had been taken up, but he thought other settlers would come in.
At 2 p.m. there was a meeting of the Grass Creek Coal Company.
Twelve met at President's office at 10. a.m. concluded best for Bro[ther] A[ngus]. M. Cannon to plead guilty to husband of M[artha]. H[ughes]. C[annon]. as his wife & her child his child.
Then 12 adjourned to Temple & had 2 meetings there.
P.M. I explained verses 36 37 of Sec[tion] 107 Doc[trine] & Cov[enants]. & some other verses of the Same section. Twelve all present except B[righam]. Y[oung]. [Jr.]
[Francis M.] Lyman [John Henry] Smith [Abraham Owen] Woodruff and [John W.] Taylor spoke freely about the Manifesto be a Revelation or not what to call it.
All of the Presidency and Apostles but Brigham Young [Jr.] and Rudger Clawson met at the Presidents Office with F[ranklin]. S. Richards, Barlow Furgeson and President Angus M Cannon met and talked over his affair. We agreed for him to plead guilty.
I attended Meeting with My Quorum and first Presidency at the Presidents Office at 10. A.M. Church attorneys also present it was decided that Pres[iden]t Angus M. Cannon better plead Guilty to unlawful Cohabitation and thereby save His wife & Brethern from going to Court. Our Quorum after adjournement Met at Our room in the Temple at 11 A.M. I Spoke Yesterday afternoon and Created Some Stir in the Minds of Some of the Brethern by Saying that the Manifesto was Not a revelation from God, and that Plural Children would always be Born in the Church of Christ from year to year for all time to come. [July 13, 1899; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary; J. Golden Kimball, Diary]
Salt Lake Temple 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson. Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], at Chicago [Illinois]. ...
The brethren composing the First Council of Seventies, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting, now came in, namely, Seymour B. Young, Christian Fjelsted, George Reynolds, Brigham H. Roberts, Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, Rulon S. Wells and Joseph W. McMurrin.
President Snow, arising, addressed those assembled. He remarked that he and his counselors, with the Twelve Apostles, felt that they would like to have one meeting with these brethren of the Seventies, that they might partake of the sacrament together, and this feeling had prompted the invitation which had brought them here on this occasion. He took pleasure informing the invited guests that there was perfect unanimity in the Council of the First Presidency and Apostles, and he felt satisfied that this same feeling prevailed in the Council of the Seventies. He looked forward with hope and encouragement to see the purposes of the Lord accomplished through His united Priesthood.
President Snow then took his seat, but immediately arose again, saying that the Lord had revealed to him that it was his duty, and the duty of his brethren, to stir up the people from the bottom of their hearts, in relation to one of the laws of heaven, which they had failed to keep. Unless this law was obeyed the Church could not exist financially, nor could we exist as a people for the want of His blessing. He referred to the law of tithing. The Lord had promised that we should be preserved from our enemies if we observed this law, but if we rejected it we should be cursed. This was the word given to the Church in early days, and it applies to us to-day. If the Saints had observed this law, the land of Zion would have been sanctified, and their enemies could not have dispossessed them. The speaker referred to other sins that some called Saints were guilty of, such as fornication and adultery. But how often, he asked, do men commit such sins if they keep the law of tithing? Not more than fifteen out of a thousand, if that many. There was safety in strictly adhering to the Lord's commandments, and this applied to officers as well as to lay members of the Church.
Brother John Henry Smith suggested that the brethren, in talking to the Saints on the subject of tithing, do not enter into details, but refer to the revelation, which plainly requires one-tenth of our increase or interest annually, leaving the people to deal with their own consciences. He stated that this had been considered by the Apostles this morning, before the Presidency joined them; that it was the advice of President Richards, and he, the speaker, mentioned it now for the benefit of the brethren of the Seventies, that all might understand it alike.
President Richards reminded President Snow that the matter of filling the vacancy in the Presidency of Cache [Utah] Stake had been laid over until to-day, to be considered when Brother Merrill was present; whereupon President Snow invited Brother Merrill to express himself upon the subject.
Brother Merrill stated that he had considered the matter to some extent, but had not settled on any one. He would prefer that the Presidency have their choice, and would be pleased to support the man of their choice, and while there were some men quite prominent whom he would not choose because of their past record, if these were chosen by the Presidency he would sustain them. He thought that the men who preside in Cache Stake should be men in full harmony with the First Presidency and the Apostles. If the right man were chosen to preside, there would be a great revival throughout the Stake. The President of the Stake and his counselors should live in Logan. All things considered, Brother Merrill felt that Isaac Smith would fill the position of Stake President; his talk had always the right ring, he had always supported the First Presidency, and had traveled in all kinds of weather to keep his appointments. On being asked to name others, Brother Merrill named Joseph Morrell, who, he thought would make a strong counselor or a good president. Referring to the late President, Orson Smith, the speaker said that he had never sought his counsel upon anything, and while he did not take exception to this, he did think it would have been better had Brother Smith consulted with him, as an Apostle residing in his Stake, and consulted more than he did with his own counselors in the Stake Presidency.
President Snow: "We want a man who has two spirits in him, so to speak, that of the lion and that of the lamb; and whoever is chosen to preside in Cache Stake, it will be found that unless he possesses these two characteristics, he will fail to give satisfaction." President Snow knew Isaac Smith personally, and when it came to carrying out instructions of the First Presidency, he could be relied upon, but as to exercising the lamb-like spirit, bearing and forbearing, he feared Brother Isaac was lacking in that respect.
Brother Jonathan G[olden]. Kimball, having received permission to speak, said that he recognized in Brother Isaac Smith a good man, but the latter had admitted to him, in a personal way, that he was unfortunate in hurting people's feelings, and had often hurt the feelings of his own family without intending it. Brother Kimball offered this remark in confirmation of what President Snow had said. Asked about Joseph Morrell, Brother Kimball answered that he would make a better counselor than president.
President Smith remarked that Isaac Smith offended Moses Thatcher at the time of the division on party lines. Moses asked Isaac which side of the fence he intended to choose. Isaac's answer did not satisfy Moses, who replied that he was going to take care of his friends, and he had had his knife in Isaac ever since.
Brother Cowley said that he was the first to mention Brother Morrell's name. He was satisfied that he would make a most excellent president, and would be acceptable to all classes of people in Cache Stake; his past course having been such that he had not aroused the antagonism of his brethren. Brother Cowley also suggested the name of Heber Merrill as a suitable young man for counselor.
Brother Fjeldsted, being asked to express his opinion, said that Brother Morrell was a good level-headed man, and that Brother Isaac Smith was certainly a man full of zeal, very desirous of carrying out the mind of his file leaders. Experience would ripen him in wisdom.
Brother Grant said that he rather liked Brother Isaac for the enemies he had made, but did not think he was the man to preside over Cache Stake. From what had been said about Brother Morrell, the speaker felt that he could sustain him heartily.
On motion of Brother John W. Taylor the whole question was left with the First Presidency, to decide as they might feel led; the vote being unanimous.
The Sacrament was now partaken of, all the brethren present sitting at the table, and the prayer being offered by President Smith. After partaking of the Sacrament all arose, and President Richards offered the closing prayer.
The Council adjourned, all feeling that the time spent had been very enjoyable. Doc[ument]. Signed by Bro[ther]. [John R.] Winder etc appointing me agent for "Deseret Invest[ment]. Co[mpany]." struck me as a very peculiar doc[ocument]. And altogether caused me some anger, but I hope to recover the I am too angry to write Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow just how I feel.
Our Quorum adj[ourned] our Quarterly Meeting to Tuesday Oct[ober] 3rd 1899 at Our room in the Temple at 10 am. I went to my room with Bro[ther] [Matthias F.] Cowley to talk over Private affairs.
At 10.40 A.M. went to our room in the Temple fasting as our Council were invited by Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow to meet with the Presidency and Twelve Apostles at 12. noon.
At 12. noon we all assembled and were received very kindly by the Bretheren.
Pres[ident]. Snow, and others spoke on Tithing, and also some of the missions.
At 1 P.M. the tables were spread with bread and wine. A prayer was offered by Pres[ident]. Jos[eph]. F. Smith We then partook of the bread & wine until we were satisfied. All were happy and conversation took place.
While we were together the bretheren canvassed the name of several bretheren to ascertain who should be appointed Pres[ident] of Cache [Utah] Stake. No decision was reached, and the matter was left to the Pres[ident] of the Stake. the names of Isaac Smith, Joseph Morrell, M[arriner] W[ood] Merrill Jr and B[isho]p Lewis were mentioned. I raised an objection to Isaac Smith being the man, and was rather set upon by M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill. Believe I was right. Am surprised at mens judgement. Do not believe Smith will be appointed. Cannot believe the Lord would make so great mistake. I love the people of Cache Co[unty]. too much to ever desire his appointment. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Saturday, Jul 8, 1899
-- Saturday, Jul 8, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. 8 a.m. Left for Brigham City, arriving at 10 a.m.
11 a.m. Gathering of the old folks of Box Elder Stake—aged 70 and upwards—at the tabernacle, about 150 being present. Meeting called to order by Coun. Chas. Kelly, Chairman.
Coun. Chas. Kelly made opening remarks, welcoming the old folks. Bp. Preston followed and said he was pleased to meet the old folks, but was not in favor of calling them old—inasmuch as many people at 70 and 80 are as young in spirit and feeling as others at 50 and 60. Spoke of the old folks excursion from Salt Lake to Geneva, Utah Co. There were 21 carloads and they had a splendid time. Some of the young folks were as lively and active as young men and women of 20 and 30. There were, he said, 1000 old folks in the Salt Lake Stake. Did not like to hear the brethren in their prayers ask the Lord to bless His aged servant, President Snow. We are not growing old while engaged in the service of the Lord.
Remarks were made by Apostle A. H. Lund. Spoke in terms of great respect for the aged. Related an incident wherein his little son, in speaking of a certain brother who had reached the ripe age of 90, said he must have been very obedient to his parents—thus fulfilling the scripture which says, Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long in the land [cf. Exodus 20:12].
Pres. Snow made brief remarks. Said it was not only the privilege but the duty of the aged brethren and sisters present to live just as long as they can. They were entitled, he said, through faithfulness to have with them the Holy Spirit, which would strengthen their bodies and lengthen out their lives. Admonished those present not to brood over the unpleasant things of life, but always look on the bright side. It will not be long, he said, before the saints—many of them—will live 100, 105, 115, and 120 years old.
In the afternoon a dramatic performance was given in the opera house by the Home Company for the benefit of the old folks. The title of the piece was the "Cuban Spy," and [it] was very much enjoyed by all. (1)
-- Sunday, Jul 9, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Brigham City. Clear and hot. 8:30 a.m. Accompanied by Lydia and the children I left for Bear River City to attend the dedication of the new meeting house there.
10 a.m. The saints of Bear River City Ward and surrounding settlements were gathered in the new meeting house—a beautiful and substantial brick building erected at a cost of $6896.00, consisting of a large assembly room, vestry, and room above vestry. The walls were finished in white and the woodwork was painted in oak. The stand for speakers and singers occupying one end of the assembly room was built in a substantial and convenient manner being ornamental to the room. The vestry and upper room were also finished off in good style. In fact, the workmanship throughout was first class in every particular.
Meeting was called to order by Bp. Carl Jensen. As Pres. Snow and party—consisting of Apostle A. H. Lund, Bp. Preston, presidency of stake, and others—approached the meeting house, the band struck up a lively air, and as they entered the house, the Sunday School children sang "We thank thee, O God, for a Prophet."
The dedicatory prayer was then offered by Pres. Lorenzo Snow. Brief opening remarks were made by Bp. Jensen in which he reported that the building had cost $6896.00, and [the expenses of] which had all been paid for but $400.00, and this had been assumed by a number of the brethren to relieve the house of debt that it might be dedicated to the Lord.
I made remarks expressing great satisfaction with the new meeting house in which we were assembled. Gave as a reason for the accomplishment of this great work, the faithfulness of the people in observing the law of tithing. Referred to Bp. Jensen as being a priesthood man willing to take counsel, and when he got word from the presidency of the stake to go ahead and build a new meeting house, he accepted it, and you see the result.
2 p.m. Pres. Snow made remarks. Spoke of the great and varied experience we had passed through since embracing the gospel, and took it for granted that none present would like to go back and pass through those things again. Said if the saints would get out of debt, keep the commandments of God, control their amusements, and pay their tithing, it would not hurt his feelings at all to hear that they had erected a theatre in this ward for amusements. Under proper control amusements were acceptable to the Lord. Asked God to bless the people of Bear River City and told them not to be discouraged. Spoke of tithing and said the saints were driven from Jackson County because they failed to obey the law of consecration. The saints are now under the law of tithing. The same fate will follow you and me and the Church, if we fail to obey the law of tithing. It is because of your faithfulness in observing this law that you have been so abundantly blessed in obtaining this new meeting house.
Apostle A. H. Lund made brief remarks, complimenting the people upon the possession of such an excellent building. Exhorted the saints to fill it at times of worship. Dwelt upon the import[ance] of being pure in heart. (1)
Endnotes:
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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. 8 a.m. Left for Brigham City, arriving at 10 a.m.
11 a.m. Gathering of the old folks of Box Elder Stake—aged 70 and upwards—at the tabernacle, about 150 being present. Meeting called to order by Coun. Chas. Kelly, Chairman.
Coun. Chas. Kelly made opening remarks, welcoming the old folks. Bp. Preston followed and said he was pleased to meet the old folks, but was not in favor of calling them old—inasmuch as many people at 70 and 80 are as young in spirit and feeling as others at 50 and 60. Spoke of the old folks excursion from Salt Lake to Geneva, Utah Co. There were 21 carloads and they had a splendid time. Some of the young folks were as lively and active as young men and women of 20 and 30. There were, he said, 1000 old folks in the Salt Lake Stake. Did not like to hear the brethren in their prayers ask the Lord to bless His aged servant, President Snow. We are not growing old while engaged in the service of the Lord.
Remarks were made by Apostle A. H. Lund. Spoke in terms of great respect for the aged. Related an incident wherein his little son, in speaking of a certain brother who had reached the ripe age of 90, said he must have been very obedient to his parents—thus fulfilling the scripture which says, Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long in the land [cf. Exodus 20:12].
Pres. Snow made brief remarks. Said it was not only the privilege but the duty of the aged brethren and sisters present to live just as long as they can. They were entitled, he said, through faithfulness to have with them the Holy Spirit, which would strengthen their bodies and lengthen out their lives. Admonished those present not to brood over the unpleasant things of life, but always look on the bright side. It will not be long, he said, before the saints—many of them—will live 100, 105, 115, and 120 years old.
In the afternoon a dramatic performance was given in the opera house by the Home Company for the benefit of the old folks. The title of the piece was the "Cuban Spy," and [it] was very much enjoyed by all. (1)
-- Sunday, Jul 9, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Brigham City. Clear and hot. 8:30 a.m. Accompanied by Lydia and the children I left for Bear River City to attend the dedication of the new meeting house there.
10 a.m. The saints of Bear River City Ward and surrounding settlements were gathered in the new meeting house—a beautiful and substantial brick building erected at a cost of $6896.00, consisting of a large assembly room, vestry, and room above vestry. The walls were finished in white and the woodwork was painted in oak. The stand for speakers and singers occupying one end of the assembly room was built in a substantial and convenient manner being ornamental to the room. The vestry and upper room were also finished off in good style. In fact, the workmanship throughout was first class in every particular.
Meeting was called to order by Bp. Carl Jensen. As Pres. Snow and party—consisting of Apostle A. H. Lund, Bp. Preston, presidency of stake, and others—approached the meeting house, the band struck up a lively air, and as they entered the house, the Sunday School children sang "We thank thee, O God, for a Prophet."
The dedicatory prayer was then offered by Pres. Lorenzo Snow. Brief opening remarks were made by Bp. Jensen in which he reported that the building had cost $6896.00, and [the expenses of] which had all been paid for but $400.00, and this had been assumed by a number of the brethren to relieve the house of debt that it might be dedicated to the Lord.
I made remarks expressing great satisfaction with the new meeting house in which we were assembled. Gave as a reason for the accomplishment of this great work, the faithfulness of the people in observing the law of tithing. Referred to Bp. Jensen as being a priesthood man willing to take counsel, and when he got word from the presidency of the stake to go ahead and build a new meeting house, he accepted it, and you see the result.
2 p.m. Pres. Snow made remarks. Spoke of the great and varied experience we had passed through since embracing the gospel, and took it for granted that none present would like to go back and pass through those things again. Said if the saints would get out of debt, keep the commandments of God, control their amusements, and pay their tithing, it would not hurt his feelings at all to hear that they had erected a theatre in this ward for amusements. Under proper control amusements were acceptable to the Lord. Asked God to bless the people of Bear River City and told them not to be discouraged. Spoke of tithing and said the saints were driven from Jackson County because they failed to obey the law of consecration. The saints are now under the law of tithing. The same fate will follow you and me and the Church, if we fail to obey the law of tithing. It is because of your faithfulness in observing this law that you have been so abundantly blessed in obtaining this new meeting house.
Apostle A. H. Lund made brief remarks, complimenting the people upon the possession of such an excellent building. Exhorted the saints to fill it at times of worship. Dwelt upon the import[ance] of being pure in heart. (1)
Endnotes:
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, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 6, 1899; Thursday
-- Jul 6, 1899; Thursday
Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson.
Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], John W. Taylor and Marriner W[ood]. Merrill. It was stated that Brother Brigham Young had gone to New York to meet his brother, John W. Young, and that he expected to visit our southern country before returning home. ...
A letter was read from Brother H. J. Faust, suggesting that the Church take steps to secure lands in the Deep Creek mining region, with a view to our people colonizing there. He thought the Church should secure the farms now owned by non-Mormons in that vicinity, and this, with what the Church already owns there, would give our people the control. He believed that Deep Creek was destined to become a great mining camp, and now was the time to take steps to control the country. At the suggestion of President Smith, Brother Faust's letter was referred to Brother F[rancis]. M. Lyman.
Commenting upon the subject matter of this letter, President Snow stated that the Church was not doing anything, in a systematic manner, toward the colonization of our people. He referred to the "spurt" recently made to settle some of the Saints in Canada, and, expressing his individual views, declared that he would not encourage a single person to go into that country, over and above the number required to fulfill the canal contract, as he could not see any particular object to be gained by it. He referred to the policy of President [Brigham] Young, who called men to settle here and there and accomplish such work as they were peculiarly fitted for; there being men who, if not kept doing something, were liable to go in other directions. President Snow, continuing, showed the needs of the Church for a man who could take hold of the colonizing idea, and he expressed the view that Brother John Henry Smith was a suitable person for such a work, as he appeared to be full of the spirit of it. He was inclined to think that if Brother Smith were given this mission, with authority to call to his aid such men as he might deem proper, this want could be filled for the present.
Brother A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff referred to the opening of the Uintah reservation, which would doubtless take place in the near future, and suggested that some organization be effected to render necessary aid to such of our people as might go into that country. He also asked an expression from the council in regard to the Saints who had gone into the Big Horn Basin, and who now numbered some four hundred souls, and referred to the fact that their going there without counsel had elicited some criticism from one of the authorities.
President Snow remarked that they might be excused for having done so, seeing that the Church had no person or organization to advise or direct in such movements.
Brother John Henry Smith, suggested in a jocular way, that Brother Woodruff be authorized to grant those people absolution, and Brother Richards amended this by suggesting that Brother Woodruff be authorized also to give them a Ward organization. A vote was taken making this the sense of the meeting, and on motion of John Henry Smith, Brother Woodruff was also authorized to organize a Ward in Luzerne Valley.
Brother Woodruff remarked that there were two wards in Uintah [Utah] Stake which needed Bishops, and on motion he was authorized to fill those vacancies.
Brother Lyman observed that our people were purchasing extensively the State lands now in the market, and that he was advising them to do it. He thought as they became more interested in the lands they would be less inclined to leave Utah and roam around. He favored the settlement of the country and the calling of people to make colonies under proper direction. He looked hopefully to the future on account of the opportunities everywhere presented to occupy the land. Dry farming was practiced successfully, and was becoming better and better. The Lord was overruling things in a remarkable manner, and in a few years, he believed, we would be relieved from our present debt, and be better prepared for new burdens.
President Snow's face brightened, as he here remarked that he felt especially happy and thankful for what had been accomplished in the way of getting rid of the Church guarantee, as had been explained by President Cannon, and he was rather astonished to learn that the Banigan heirs had consented to its relinquishment on the terms agreed upon.
President Cannon, in response to a desire expressed by some of the brethren, then made quite a lengthy report of the matter touched upon, showing how the deal was accomplished and giving the results, as recorded in yesterday's journal. After President Cannon had finished, Brother Grant moved that the council be very happy, which brought forth smiles from everybody.
President Cannon expressed himself as desirous of having his report approved, and Brother Grant felt that we should not only approve the report, but express our gratitude to the Lord for the marvelous overruling. All the brethren united in Brother Grant's sentiment and seconded his suggestion, and a motion covering the subject was carried unanimously.
Notice was given by President Richards that next Tuesday would be the next quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and President Snow was thus reminded of his intention to invite the Patriarch and the Seven Presidents of Seventies to be present on that occasion. He explained that the Seventies had never sat at the sacrament table with the Apostles, and it would be very gratifying to have them do so. It was the sense of the Council that the invitation be extended to them. ...
At 3 p.m. Brother Mathoni W. Pratt met with the First Presidency and submitted a written description of lands in the Teton country, the paper being signed by the Presidency of Fremont [Idaho] Stake, who had sent Brother Pratt to procure, if possible, the approval of the First Presidency to this document, which was designed for publication and circulation among the Saints with a view to inducing them to settle in that country. It appears that large tracts of land there are held by individuals desirous of selling the same, and the Stake Presidency also wished this land disposed of to settlers, hence their connection with it. The railroad people were offering to publish and distribute the
description of the lands, they also being interested in having people settle there.
The First Presidency withheld their approval to the signing of this document by the Presidency of Fremont Stake, as it gave color to the imputation that they were indirectly influencing people to go into the Teton country and there purchase lands at advanced prices, thus playing into the hands of speculators. Nothing else was done about the matter. (1)
-- Jul 7, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, and the former had a call from Brother Martin Lindsay, lately discharged from the Historian's Office by the committee appointed some time ago to reduce salaries. Brother Lindsay, who is a cripple, had written to the First Presidency, asking for an allowance of twenty dollars a month to enable him to study law. President Snow promised to consider his case.
Brother Mathoni W. Pratt called and presented to President Snow a phase of the Teton land business which he failed to present yesterday. The President told Brother Pratt that the scheme, on its face, indicated that the Stake Presidency were personally interested in the disposition of the lands which Brother Pratt had for sale, and for that reason he did not like to see their names attached to the proposed circular. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Salt Lake Temple, 11 a.m. The First Presidency and the Apostles met in regular council. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson.
Absent: Brigham Young [Jr.], John W. Taylor and Marriner W[ood]. Merrill. It was stated that Brother Brigham Young had gone to New York to meet his brother, John W. Young, and that he expected to visit our southern country before returning home. ...
A letter was read from Brother H. J. Faust, suggesting that the Church take steps to secure lands in the Deep Creek mining region, with a view to our people colonizing there. He thought the Church should secure the farms now owned by non-Mormons in that vicinity, and this, with what the Church already owns there, would give our people the control. He believed that Deep Creek was destined to become a great mining camp, and now was the time to take steps to control the country. At the suggestion of President Smith, Brother Faust's letter was referred to Brother F[rancis]. M. Lyman.
Commenting upon the subject matter of this letter, President Snow stated that the Church was not doing anything, in a systematic manner, toward the colonization of our people. He referred to the "spurt" recently made to settle some of the Saints in Canada, and, expressing his individual views, declared that he would not encourage a single person to go into that country, over and above the number required to fulfill the canal contract, as he could not see any particular object to be gained by it. He referred to the policy of President [Brigham] Young, who called men to settle here and there and accomplish such work as they were peculiarly fitted for; there being men who, if not kept doing something, were liable to go in other directions. President Snow, continuing, showed the needs of the Church for a man who could take hold of the colonizing idea, and he expressed the view that Brother John Henry Smith was a suitable person for such a work, as he appeared to be full of the spirit of it. He was inclined to think that if Brother Smith were given this mission, with authority to call to his aid such men as he might deem proper, this want could be filled for the present.
Brother A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff referred to the opening of the Uintah reservation, which would doubtless take place in the near future, and suggested that some organization be effected to render necessary aid to such of our people as might go into that country. He also asked an expression from the council in regard to the Saints who had gone into the Big Horn Basin, and who now numbered some four hundred souls, and referred to the fact that their going there without counsel had elicited some criticism from one of the authorities.
President Snow remarked that they might be excused for having done so, seeing that the Church had no person or organization to advise or direct in such movements.
Brother John Henry Smith, suggested in a jocular way, that Brother Woodruff be authorized to grant those people absolution, and Brother Richards amended this by suggesting that Brother Woodruff be authorized also to give them a Ward organization. A vote was taken making this the sense of the meeting, and on motion of John Henry Smith, Brother Woodruff was also authorized to organize a Ward in Luzerne Valley.
Brother Woodruff remarked that there were two wards in Uintah [Utah] Stake which needed Bishops, and on motion he was authorized to fill those vacancies.
Brother Lyman observed that our people were purchasing extensively the State lands now in the market, and that he was advising them to do it. He thought as they became more interested in the lands they would be less inclined to leave Utah and roam around. He favored the settlement of the country and the calling of people to make colonies under proper direction. He looked hopefully to the future on account of the opportunities everywhere presented to occupy the land. Dry farming was practiced successfully, and was becoming better and better. The Lord was overruling things in a remarkable manner, and in a few years, he believed, we would be relieved from our present debt, and be better prepared for new burdens.
President Snow's face brightened, as he here remarked that he felt especially happy and thankful for what had been accomplished in the way of getting rid of the Church guarantee, as had been explained by President Cannon, and he was rather astonished to learn that the Banigan heirs had consented to its relinquishment on the terms agreed upon.
President Cannon, in response to a desire expressed by some of the brethren, then made quite a lengthy report of the matter touched upon, showing how the deal was accomplished and giving the results, as recorded in yesterday's journal. After President Cannon had finished, Brother Grant moved that the council be very happy, which brought forth smiles from everybody.
President Cannon expressed himself as desirous of having his report approved, and Brother Grant felt that we should not only approve the report, but express our gratitude to the Lord for the marvelous overruling. All the brethren united in Brother Grant's sentiment and seconded his suggestion, and a motion covering the subject was carried unanimously.
Notice was given by President Richards that next Tuesday would be the next quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and President Snow was thus reminded of his intention to invite the Patriarch and the Seven Presidents of Seventies to be present on that occasion. He explained that the Seventies had never sat at the sacrament table with the Apostles, and it would be very gratifying to have them do so. It was the sense of the Council that the invitation be extended to them. ...
At 3 p.m. Brother Mathoni W. Pratt met with the First Presidency and submitted a written description of lands in the Teton country, the paper being signed by the Presidency of Fremont [Idaho] Stake, who had sent Brother Pratt to procure, if possible, the approval of the First Presidency to this document, which was designed for publication and circulation among the Saints with a view to inducing them to settle in that country. It appears that large tracts of land there are held by individuals desirous of selling the same, and the Stake Presidency also wished this land disposed of to settlers, hence their connection with it. The railroad people were offering to publish and distribute the
description of the lands, they also being interested in having people settle there.
The First Presidency withheld their approval to the signing of this document by the Presidency of Fremont Stake, as it gave color to the imputation that they were indirectly influencing people to go into the Teton country and there purchase lands at advanced prices, thus playing into the hands of speculators. Nothing else was done about the matter. (1)
-- Jul 7, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith were at the office, and the former had a call from Brother Martin Lindsay, lately discharged from the Historian's Office by the committee appointed some time ago to reduce salaries. Brother Lindsay, who is a cripple, had written to the First Presidency, asking for an allowance of twenty dollars a month to enable him to study law. President Snow promised to consider his case.
Brother Mathoni W. Pratt called and presented to President Snow a phase of the Teton land business which he failed to present yesterday. The President told Brother Pratt that the scheme, on its face, indicated that the Stake Presidency were personally interested in the disposition of the lands which Brother Pratt had for sale, and for that reason he did not like to see their names attached to the proposed circular. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 5, 1899; Wednesday
-- Jul 5, 1899; Wednesday
The First Presidency were at the office, and President [Lorenzo] Snow there gave an audience to Sisters Mary Isabella Horne and Bathsheba W. Smith, upon the subject of the connection of the Latter-day Saints Relief Society with the Women's Societies of the outside world. These sisters did not favor the amalgamation, from principle, and they were opposed to it from a financial standpoint, the alliance having already cost the Relief Societies the sum of $2,000. They felt that this burden was more than they were able to bear. They had been called upon, and were continually being called upon for means to send a few sisters to Washington, D.C., and some members of the Society were getting very tired of this, which appeared to them a needless expense. They felt that if the Church wanted these sisters to go East, the Church should defray their expenses, and not the Relief Society, as its means were collected and designed for purposes altogether different. The President deferred expressing himself until the question could be considered also by his counselors.
Elder David H. Cannon met with the First Presidency in relation to an appropriation of $1,800 for the per diem workers in the St. George Temple. The amount was appropriated for one year.
President George Q. Cannon explained to President Snow and President [Joseph F.] Smith the result of the late deal between the Church, with the English people connected with the Union Light and Power Company, and the [Joseph] Banigan heirs, as follows: The Trustee-in-trust is to pay $25,000 within thirty days; give secured note for $200,000, payable in one year, at 5%; also guarantee interest on $250,000 of preferred stock for ten years at 2%, amounting to $50,000, being five thousand dollars for ten years, which it is understood the company will be able to meet. For the foregoing we get the following: Release from guarantee of one and a half million dollars; 658,500 shares of preferred stock in the Union Light and Power Company, including the control of the company. We also get eighty 4% bonds, and thirty-nine prior lien 5% bonds, with 80,000 shares of preferred stock, on which the company says 2% will be paid. This we get for paying $180,000 or $190,000, two years interest on the Banigan bonds. (1)
-- Thursday, Jul 6, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
All of the Presidency and Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson met in Council at the Temple. Some talk was had over the Cache Presidency.
I spoke on the question of a more vigorous policy of colonization.
President Snow endorsed me and felt I was the man to do that work, but nothing was decided in regard to that matter. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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The First Presidency were at the office, and President [Lorenzo] Snow there gave an audience to Sisters Mary Isabella Horne and Bathsheba W. Smith, upon the subject of the connection of the Latter-day Saints Relief Society with the Women's Societies of the outside world. These sisters did not favor the amalgamation, from principle, and they were opposed to it from a financial standpoint, the alliance having already cost the Relief Societies the sum of $2,000. They felt that this burden was more than they were able to bear. They had been called upon, and were continually being called upon for means to send a few sisters to Washington, D.C., and some members of the Society were getting very tired of this, which appeared to them a needless expense. They felt that if the Church wanted these sisters to go East, the Church should defray their expenses, and not the Relief Society, as its means were collected and designed for purposes altogether different. The President deferred expressing himself until the question could be considered also by his counselors.
Elder David H. Cannon met with the First Presidency in relation to an appropriation of $1,800 for the per diem workers in the St. George Temple. The amount was appropriated for one year.
President George Q. Cannon explained to President Snow and President [Joseph F.] Smith the result of the late deal between the Church, with the English people connected with the Union Light and Power Company, and the [Joseph] Banigan heirs, as follows: The Trustee-in-trust is to pay $25,000 within thirty days; give secured note for $200,000, payable in one year, at 5%; also guarantee interest on $250,000 of preferred stock for ten years at 2%, amounting to $50,000, being five thousand dollars for ten years, which it is understood the company will be able to meet. For the foregoing we get the following: Release from guarantee of one and a half million dollars; 658,500 shares of preferred stock in the Union Light and Power Company, including the control of the company. We also get eighty 4% bonds, and thirty-nine prior lien 5% bonds, with 80,000 shares of preferred stock, on which the company says 2% will be paid. This we get for paying $180,000 or $190,000, two years interest on the Banigan bonds. (1)
-- Thursday, Jul 6, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
All of the Presidency and Franklin D. Richards, Francis M. Lyman, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson met in Council at the Temple. Some talk was had over the Cache Presidency.
I spoke on the question of a more vigorous policy of colonization.
President Snow endorsed me and felt I was the man to do that work, but nothing was decided in regard to that matter. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 02, 1899
-- Jul 02, 1899
Following Lorenzo Snow's May 8 revelation on tithing, General Authorities and stake and ward leaders gather for a solemn assembly held in the Salt Lake Temple and resolve to accept and keep the law of tithing as a commandment of the Lord. (1)
-- Jul 3, 1899
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
President James W. Paxman, of Juab [Utah] Stake, called and met President Snow. He stated that the Board of Education of his Stake, upon the advice of Dr. Karl G. Maeser, had gone into debt, and was still owing the sum of $450, payment of which was being pressed; and he asked the President, as trustee-in-trust, for assistance. The latter informed Brother Paxman that to do this he would have to borrow the money; and he advised that the Board do the best they could until the Church was in a position to help them. ...
The following written report was made by the Apostles John Henry Smith and Matthias F. Cowley, a committee to whom had been referred a complaint by Brother Andrew Jenson, to the effect that the Deseret News establishment, for binding the work entitled Church Chronology, was charging him more than he could get it done for in other places.
"President Snow and Counselors. Recently you referred to us the hearing of a complaint made by Elder Andrew Jenson against the Deseret News Company, in which he charges the News Company with asking too high a price for binding his book, Church Chronology. After a careful hearing of Brother Jenson's complaint, and the answers of News representatives, we have decided that there is no just cause for Brother Jenson to take the work from the News and give it to other parties, the News having complied strictly with the contract, which was agreed to by Brother Jenson before the work commenced. In view of the fact that Brother Jenson has received a cheaper bid since giving it to the News, we recommend a slight reduction on the part of the News from the contract price.
(Signed)
John Henry Smith,
Matthias F. Cowley.["]
Three of the Twelve Apostles, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith and Anthon H. Lund, represented to President Snow that they had met this morning with Jesse Crosby, Jr., Erastus B. Snow, Counselor Gibbons and George H. Crosby, Jr., regarding the circumstances of Brother George H. Crosby, who had suffered for long years from the irreconcilable conduct of one of his wives. In order to relieve him from the burden he was carrying, it had been decided to call him to move into Wayne County [Utah], and become the Bishop of a new Ward now being organized. President Snow consented to this arrangement.
At 3 p.m. Brother Isaac Smith, of Logan [Utah], Counselor in the Presidency of Cache Stake, called and had an interview with President Joseph F. Smith, and later, at 4:15 p.m., a further interview with the First Presidency, the subject of which was as follows. It appears that recently, at the funeral services over the remains of Sister Isaac Quinney, Moses Thatcher was one of the speakers, also Isaac Smith. Brother Thatcher, in his remarks, intimated that the Church was not the same now as it was twenty years ago, but that the people were not accountable for the change, the idea being conveyed that the authorities of the Church were responsible for something that existed, which in his eyes was grievously wrong. Certain remarks then made by Brother Smith were construed as reflecting upon Moses Thatcher, whose brother, George W., took exceptions thereto. Brother Smith was afterwards approached by an emissary of the latter, who asked him if his remarks were intended especially for Moses. Brother Smith answered no, that they were general remarks, which he believed applicable to the occasion, but that if Brother Moses felt that they applied to him, there was no reason why he should not receive them; in other words, if the cap fit him, he ought to wear it. This answer was conveyed to George W. Thatcher, who, meeting Brother Smith on the street, struck him in the face, at the same time calling him a G[od]. D[amned]. son of a B[itch]. Brother Smith had his assailant arrested, and the latter, acknowledging the offense, paid a fine of five dollars.
Upon hearing this statement, President Joseph F. Smith, expressed himself to the effect that a charge should be preferred against Brother George W. Thatcher for unbrotherly and unChristianlike conduct, and that the Bishops or other leading members of the Church should make the charge and prosecute the case. He hoped that this would be done, and Brothers John Henry Smith and George Teasdale, who were present at the first interview, warmly endorsed the proposed action.
At the interview before President Snow, after Brother Isaac Smith had made his statement, President Smith raised the question as to whether Brother Moses Thatcher should be allowed to speak at funerals held in the public meeting houses of the Saints.
President Snow stated that he regarded Brother Thatcher as a cunning, bad man, but he did not wish to take a course against him having the appearance of harshness. He believed it was only a question of time when he would show his unworthiness of the fellowship of the Saints.
President Cannon suggested that Brother Isaac Smith collect such statements as those made by Brother Thatcher at Sister Quinney's funeral, in case it should be found necessary to take further action against him, and this suggestion was acceded to by President Snow.
Brother John Henry Smith submitted the following for record, stating that he had submitted the business to President Snow, who had approved of it: "At a meeting of Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, A[nthon]. H. Lund, M[atthias]. F. Cowley, A[nthony]. W. Ivins and Henry Eyring, held at the President's office today at 10 a.m., the subject of purchasing the Batipeto and Ruevalla land was discussed. Upon motion of Brother Lyman the sense of the meeting was declared to be that the Mexican Colonization Company purchase said land for $15,000, American money, and colonize the same with our people. The Company, Brother Smith said, had authorized its manager, Brother Ivins, to act in harmony with this action.["] (2)
Endnotes:
1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Following Lorenzo Snow's May 8 revelation on tithing, General Authorities and stake and ward leaders gather for a solemn assembly held in the Salt Lake Temple and resolve to accept and keep the law of tithing as a commandment of the Lord. (1)
-- Jul 3, 1899
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
President James W. Paxman, of Juab [Utah] Stake, called and met President Snow. He stated that the Board of Education of his Stake, upon the advice of Dr. Karl G. Maeser, had gone into debt, and was still owing the sum of $450, payment of which was being pressed; and he asked the President, as trustee-in-trust, for assistance. The latter informed Brother Paxman that to do this he would have to borrow the money; and he advised that the Board do the best they could until the Church was in a position to help them. ...
The following written report was made by the Apostles John Henry Smith and Matthias F. Cowley, a committee to whom had been referred a complaint by Brother Andrew Jenson, to the effect that the Deseret News establishment, for binding the work entitled Church Chronology, was charging him more than he could get it done for in other places.
"President Snow and Counselors. Recently you referred to us the hearing of a complaint made by Elder Andrew Jenson against the Deseret News Company, in which he charges the News Company with asking too high a price for binding his book, Church Chronology. After a careful hearing of Brother Jenson's complaint, and the answers of News representatives, we have decided that there is no just cause for Brother Jenson to take the work from the News and give it to other parties, the News having complied strictly with the contract, which was agreed to by Brother Jenson before the work commenced. In view of the fact that Brother Jenson has received a cheaper bid since giving it to the News, we recommend a slight reduction on the part of the News from the contract price.
(Signed)
John Henry Smith,
Matthias F. Cowley.["]
Three of the Twelve Apostles, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith and Anthon H. Lund, represented to President Snow that they had met this morning with Jesse Crosby, Jr., Erastus B. Snow, Counselor Gibbons and George H. Crosby, Jr., regarding the circumstances of Brother George H. Crosby, who had suffered for long years from the irreconcilable conduct of one of his wives. In order to relieve him from the burden he was carrying, it had been decided to call him to move into Wayne County [Utah], and become the Bishop of a new Ward now being organized. President Snow consented to this arrangement.
At 3 p.m. Brother Isaac Smith, of Logan [Utah], Counselor in the Presidency of Cache Stake, called and had an interview with President Joseph F. Smith, and later, at 4:15 p.m., a further interview with the First Presidency, the subject of which was as follows. It appears that recently, at the funeral services over the remains of Sister Isaac Quinney, Moses Thatcher was one of the speakers, also Isaac Smith. Brother Thatcher, in his remarks, intimated that the Church was not the same now as it was twenty years ago, but that the people were not accountable for the change, the idea being conveyed that the authorities of the Church were responsible for something that existed, which in his eyes was grievously wrong. Certain remarks then made by Brother Smith were construed as reflecting upon Moses Thatcher, whose brother, George W., took exceptions thereto. Brother Smith was afterwards approached by an emissary of the latter, who asked him if his remarks were intended especially for Moses. Brother Smith answered no, that they were general remarks, which he believed applicable to the occasion, but that if Brother Moses felt that they applied to him, there was no reason why he should not receive them; in other words, if the cap fit him, he ought to wear it. This answer was conveyed to George W. Thatcher, who, meeting Brother Smith on the street, struck him in the face, at the same time calling him a G[od]. D[amned]. son of a B[itch]. Brother Smith had his assailant arrested, and the latter, acknowledging the offense, paid a fine of five dollars.
Upon hearing this statement, President Joseph F. Smith, expressed himself to the effect that a charge should be preferred against Brother George W. Thatcher for unbrotherly and unChristianlike conduct, and that the Bishops or other leading members of the Church should make the charge and prosecute the case. He hoped that this would be done, and Brothers John Henry Smith and George Teasdale, who were present at the first interview, warmly endorsed the proposed action.
At the interview before President Snow, after Brother Isaac Smith had made his statement, President Smith raised the question as to whether Brother Moses Thatcher should be allowed to speak at funerals held in the public meeting houses of the Saints.
President Snow stated that he regarded Brother Thatcher as a cunning, bad man, but he did not wish to take a course against him having the appearance of harshness. He believed it was only a question of time when he would show his unworthiness of the fellowship of the Saints.
President Cannon suggested that Brother Isaac Smith collect such statements as those made by Brother Thatcher at Sister Quinney's funeral, in case it should be found necessary to take further action against him, and this suggestion was acceded to by President Snow.
Brother John Henry Smith submitted the following for record, stating that he had submitted the business to President Snow, who had approved of it: "At a meeting of Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, A[nthon]. H. Lund, M[atthias]. F. Cowley, A[nthony]. W. Ivins and Henry Eyring, held at the President's office today at 10 a.m., the subject of purchasing the Batipeto and Ruevalla land was discussed. Upon motion of Brother Lyman the sense of the meeting was declared to be that the Mexican Colonization Company purchase said land for $15,000, American money, and colonize the same with our people. The Company, Brother Smith said, had authorized its manager, Brother Ivins, to act in harmony with this action.["] (2)
Endnotes:
1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jul 2, 1899; Sunday
-- Jul 2, 1899; Sunday
President Lorenzo Snow requested all the presidents of stakes an counselors, and bishops of wards to meet in the Salt Lake Temple on July 2, 1899. Accordingly on June 28, Pres[ident]. Jesse N. Smith, Lorenzo H. Hatch, Jos. H. Richards, and Bishops John Hunt, L. M. Savage, John Bushman, Hans Hansen, Z. B. Decker and David Brinkerhoof all got on the cars at Holbrook [Arizona], for Salt Lake to attend the Solemn Assembly on July 2, in the Temple.
On the way the leading brethren from St. Joseph and St. John's stakes [Arizona] joined them, arriving at Salt Lake on July 1. On the 2nd all were present at nine o'clock a.m. and the meeting was called to order by Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow. After singing Apostle Francis M. Lyman offered prayer, then singing.
President Snow made some opening remarks, and explained the object of this meeting. He explained the Law of Consecration, then read Sec[tion]. 104 of the D[octrine]. & C[ovenants]. He showed that the law was not obeyed, and the curse of God came upon the people in Missouri and Illinois, and their enemies drove them out. He also read the 119 Sec[tion]. of the Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]. and asked how well it is being lived. He said we have no claim on the Lord for his protection for one year--unless the law is complied with.
Presiding Bishop, W[illia]m. B. Preston, said it was just as much the duty of the Sisters to pay tithing as the brethren. Apostle A[braham]. Owen Woodruff bore a strong testimony to the Law of Tithing, also Apostle [Franklin D.] Richards. Then the Temple Choir sang, "Nearer My God to Thee." Apostle Brigham Young [Jr.] greatly rejoiced in the blessings of this day, said the Law of Tithing means everything to him.
Apostles [Rudger] Clawson and [John W.] Taylor spoke, then Apostle M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill said he had belonged to the Church forty-seven years, and had never had such a day as this before. Apostle [Anthon H.] Lund spoke upon the benefits of paying tithing. The choir sang, "Glorious Things are Sung of Zion." Apostle Heber J. Grant said there was two dollars paid in breaking
the Word of Wisdom to one for tithing.
The Sacrament was administered by the Presiding Bishopric. The choir sang, "Arise, My Soul, Arise." President Snow then read from the 86th Sec[tion]. of the Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]., 8th verse, and then said the Lord would forgive the people for their past neglect but would not do so in the future, which he said in the name of the Lord. Then Apostle [Matthias F.] Cowley spoke.
At 2:30 p.m. all were invited to the assembly room to lunch. President [George Q.] Cannon asked the blessing upon the food, after which, cheese sandwiches and a variety of cakes were passed until all were satisfied. All then returned to the Celestial room at four p.m. The choir and congregation sang, "The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning." Apostle [George] Teasdale rejoiced in the privileges of this day.
Pres[ident]. Joseph F. Smith made a strong appeal to the sick and poor to observe the law of Tithing. Apostles John Henry Smith and F[rancis]. M. Lyman bore very strong testimony to the benefits of paying Tithing. President Cannon spoke at some length and said there was the seed of Christ among us in this house. President Snow wished to know how all felt about the Law of Tithing. He called for a rising vote, saying, "I," after which three hosannas as loud as they could holler. It was led by President Snow. The congregation and choir sang the Doxology, and Pres[ident]. Seymour B. Young pronounced the benediction, after over nine hours of great interest, all went to their places of abode. (1)
-- Jul 2, 1899
At nine-and-one-half-hour solemn assembly in Salt Lake temple attended by "about six hundred of the presiding officers of the Church [including] "The First Presidency and all the Twelve Apostles . . . Nearly all the Presidents of the Stakes with their Counselors, and nearly all the Bishops of the Church . . . about 700 in all," President Lorenzo Snow says "Just as sure as we live, if we do not honor the law of tithing, we will never possess the land of Jackson County, except it be by the shedding of blood, but it will not be by the shedding of blood because you will listen to my voice and the voice of my brethren. We are the sons of the prophets and the sons of God. The Lord will not send hornets to drive the people out of Jackson County, as he promised to drive the people out of the land of promise before the children of Israel, but he will send cyclones, earthquakes, and pestilences." Snow says "Within ten, fifteen or twenty years perhaps sooner, we are going to Jackson County." First counselor George Q. Cannon tells men, "there are those in this audience who are descendants of the old 12 Apostles and, shall I say it, yes, descendants of the Savior himself. His seed is represented in this body of men." (2)
Endnotes:
1 - John Bushman, "The Life and Labors of John Bushman," LDS Archives
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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President Lorenzo Snow requested all the presidents of stakes an counselors, and bishops of wards to meet in the Salt Lake Temple on July 2, 1899. Accordingly on June 28, Pres[ident]. Jesse N. Smith, Lorenzo H. Hatch, Jos. H. Richards, and Bishops John Hunt, L. M. Savage, John Bushman, Hans Hansen, Z. B. Decker and David Brinkerhoof all got on the cars at Holbrook [Arizona], for Salt Lake to attend the Solemn Assembly on July 2, in the Temple.
On the way the leading brethren from St. Joseph and St. John's stakes [Arizona] joined them, arriving at Salt Lake on July 1. On the 2nd all were present at nine o'clock a.m. and the meeting was called to order by Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow. After singing Apostle Francis M. Lyman offered prayer, then singing.
President Snow made some opening remarks, and explained the object of this meeting. He explained the Law of Consecration, then read Sec[tion]. 104 of the D[octrine]. & C[ovenants]. He showed that the law was not obeyed, and the curse of God came upon the people in Missouri and Illinois, and their enemies drove them out. He also read the 119 Sec[tion]. of the Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]. and asked how well it is being lived. He said we have no claim on the Lord for his protection for one year--unless the law is complied with.
Presiding Bishop, W[illia]m. B. Preston, said it was just as much the duty of the Sisters to pay tithing as the brethren. Apostle A[braham]. Owen Woodruff bore a strong testimony to the Law of Tithing, also Apostle [Franklin D.] Richards. Then the Temple Choir sang, "Nearer My God to Thee." Apostle Brigham Young [Jr.] greatly rejoiced in the blessings of this day, said the Law of Tithing means everything to him.
Apostles [Rudger] Clawson and [John W.] Taylor spoke, then Apostle M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill said he had belonged to the Church forty-seven years, and had never had such a day as this before. Apostle [Anthon H.] Lund spoke upon the benefits of paying tithing. The choir sang, "Glorious Things are Sung of Zion." Apostle Heber J. Grant said there was two dollars paid in breaking
the Word of Wisdom to one for tithing.
The Sacrament was administered by the Presiding Bishopric. The choir sang, "Arise, My Soul, Arise." President Snow then read from the 86th Sec[tion]. of the Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]., 8th verse, and then said the Lord would forgive the people for their past neglect but would not do so in the future, which he said in the name of the Lord. Then Apostle [Matthias F.] Cowley spoke.
At 2:30 p.m. all were invited to the assembly room to lunch. President [George Q.] Cannon asked the blessing upon the food, after which, cheese sandwiches and a variety of cakes were passed until all were satisfied. All then returned to the Celestial room at four p.m. The choir and congregation sang, "The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning." Apostle [George] Teasdale rejoiced in the privileges of this day.
Pres[ident]. Joseph F. Smith made a strong appeal to the sick and poor to observe the law of Tithing. Apostles John Henry Smith and F[rancis]. M. Lyman bore very strong testimony to the benefits of paying Tithing. President Cannon spoke at some length and said there was the seed of Christ among us in this house. President Snow wished to know how all felt about the Law of Tithing. He called for a rising vote, saying, "I," after which three hosannas as loud as they could holler. It was led by President Snow. The congregation and choir sang the Doxology, and Pres[ident]. Seymour B. Young pronounced the benediction, after over nine hours of great interest, all went to their places of abode. (1)
-- Jul 2, 1899
At nine-and-one-half-hour solemn assembly in Salt Lake temple attended by "about six hundred of the presiding officers of the Church [including] "The First Presidency and all the Twelve Apostles . . . Nearly all the Presidents of the Stakes with their Counselors, and nearly all the Bishops of the Church . . . about 700 in all," President Lorenzo Snow says "Just as sure as we live, if we do not honor the law of tithing, we will never possess the land of Jackson County, except it be by the shedding of blood, but it will not be by the shedding of blood because you will listen to my voice and the voice of my brethren. We are the sons of the prophets and the sons of God. The Lord will not send hornets to drive the people out of Jackson County, as he promised to drive the people out of the land of promise before the children of Israel, but he will send cyclones, earthquakes, and pestilences." Snow says "Within ten, fifteen or twenty years perhaps sooner, we are going to Jackson County." First counselor George Q. Cannon tells men, "there are those in this audience who are descendants of the old 12 Apostles and, shall I say it, yes, descendants of the Savior himself. His seed is represented in this body of men." (2)
Endnotes:
1 - John Bushman, "The Life and Labors of John Bushman," LDS Archives
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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