| 94 testimony is the more remarkable from the fact that Doctor Foster was one of those who participated in the opposition to Joseph Smith during the dark days in Nauvoo just prior to the martyrdom. Ending on February 20, 1875, Elder J. R. Lambert held a debate with a Mr. William C. Savage, at Magnolia, Iowa, on the following propositions:
1. Resolved that the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the church of Christ.
2. Resolved that the Christian Church (sometimes called New Light) is the church of Christ.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 22, p. 214.
Subsequently Elder Lambert baptized Mr. Savage's moderator in this discussion, Mr. William O. Cadwell, who afterwards attained some prominence as an elder in the church.
March 4 the First Presidency issued the following appointment for a day of fasting and prayer:
To the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, throughout the world, Greeting:
It is thought to be wisdom that there should be a day of fasting and prayer observed, before the sitting of the ensuing annual conference; a day in which the church may render thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, for bounteous blessings already bestowed; and a day in which prayer and supplication may be made for the special blessings of watchcare, and freedom from the influence of evil spirits; direction and guidance in the spiritual and temporal affairs of the church; the opening of effectual doors for the preaching of the word and the sending of laborers into the field, and for deliverance of those afflicted, from sickness and mental bondage; it is therefore considered by us, that Sunday, March 28, 1875, be appointed such day of fasting and prayer; and that the several branches of the church are hereby requested to observe that day in appropriate service.
Presidents of districts and branches are requested to notify their several charges, so far as practicable, and see that a due respect is accorded to this request for prayer.
JOSEPH SMITH}
W. W. BLAIR } Of the Presidency
PLANO, Illinois, March 4, 1875.
-The Saints' Herald, vol. 22, p. 178.
In the case of Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young versus Brigham Young, the court granted her five hundred dollars per month alimony, to begin from the filing of the complaint, amounting to nine thousand five hundred dollars at time of decision, and adjudged that in addition he should pay her an attorney fee of three thousand dollars. This he
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