| 518 that we are only one among many. We will need original contributions upon any subject of general interest to us as mothers, wives, and housekeepers; also any means by which as members of the household of faith, we may contribute our mite towards rolling on the great work in which we are engaged. But while we solicit original contributions, we do not propose to confine ourselves to these exclusively.
"Truth is truth wherever found,
On Christian or on heathen ground"
The following from Elder Joseph Luff to President Smith under date of February 1, shows something of the Utah situation at that time:
Have been to Ogden, Kaysville, Plain City, and Union Fort. . . At Kaysville and Plain City I was greeted with crowded houses and excellent attention; was also favored with glorious liberty. Did a little public debating in each place; and a little went a long way with them. Your work in Ogden is telling all over. It is public talk to this day, and you are wanted back there.
Elder D. E. Hough reported in Herald under date of February 2, the holding of a sort of running debate at Port Carting, Ontario, in which he had to meet the combined wisdom of a number of opponents.
February 6 brought added gloom to the polygamists of Utah, for upon that day the Supreme Court of Utah sustained Judge Powers' decision against Lorenzo Snow, thus sealing the doom of all polygamists so far as the territorial courts were concerned.
On the date last mentioned, Elder F. M. Sheehy began a four-night debate with an Adventist minister, Elder Plummer, at Martinsville, Maine, upon the following: "Resolved, That the Bible teaches there is no conscious entity between death and the resurrection."
Elder J. J. Cornish reported, under date of February 8, the beginning of a debate with Elder John Chisholm of the Disciple Church. It was not concluded, however, as the chairman held Elder Chisholm strictly to the proposition, and he refused to proceed unless allowed more latitude.
February 8 the excitement in Utah was still further intensified by Marshal Ireland, who offered a reward of five hundred dollars for the apprehension of President George Q. Cannon. President Cannon had been in
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