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Source: Church History Vol. 4 Chapter 23 Page: 410 (~1883)

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410 At the preceding election in Utah, Elder John T. Caine was elected to Congress in place of George Q. Cannon, unseated. This was contested on the grounds that neither Governor Murray nor the Utah commission had ordered an election to fill the vacancy, but it was claimed that the people under direction of their leaders placed the name of John T. Caine, for Congress, on their tickets, and thus elected him. His right to the seat was disputed, but after much discussion he was seated on January 17, to fill the unexpired term. Mr. Caine was in practice a monogamist, though a member of the Utah church and a defender of its institutions.

January 22 there was a discussion in -, Nebraska, between the Reverend N. M. Allen, of the Missionary Baptists, and Elder R. M. Elvin. There was also a discussion at Fremont, Nebraska, February 16, between Elder A. J. Cadney, of the Advents, and Elder J. F. Mintun.

On February 26 Lawrence Conover, secretary and bookkeeper of the Board of Publication, absconded, robbing the office of all the available means, amounting to several thousand dollars. This was a complete surprise to all who knew him. He had discharged his duties efficiently in the office for four years, and his correct moral deportment had established confidence, and trust was reposed in him by the Board. Though a reward was immediately offered for his apprehension, he was never found. Some weeks after he left he wrote a letter dated in England, expressing deep regret and contrition and stating that he would return and meet the consequences whatever they should be. Later, he wrote a letter dated in New York City, stating that he was on his way and might be expected at a certain time, but he did not appear, and no further trace of him has ever been found.

As shown in minutes of semiannual conference for 1882, President Joseph Smith and Z. H. Gurley were appointed a committee to present to the Secretary of State a petition asking that the distinction between the

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