| 664 On September 30 Elder James M. Wait, of the Quorum of Seventy, died at Anima, Wisconsin. Elder Wait united with the church in 1843, in Franklin, Michigan. After the death of Joseph Smith he followed for a time the fortunes of James J. Strang at Voree and Beaver Island. Subsequently he united with the Reorganization. On October 8, 1861, he was ordained a seventy, at Fox, Illinois, under the hands of Z. H. Gurley, Sr., and James Blakeslee, and continued in that office until his death. It was said of him, "He never shrank from duty that he was called upon to perform."
September 25 Elder J. D. Erwin wrote from Manchester, Texas, that he had closed a discussion with one F. S. Funchess, claiming to be a sanctificationist. The subject of baptism in its various phases was discussed.
On September 24, 1890, a manifesto was signed by President Wilford Woodruff, of the Utah church, in which he advised the refraining from contracting any marriage forbidden by the laws of the land. This was presented to the general conference at Salt Lake City, on October 6, and adopted. For the text of this manifesto see page 363, foot-note 1, of volume 3 of this history.
The annual reunion of this year was held at Logan, Iowa, commencing September 26, and closing October 6. Elders Joseph Smith, W. W. Blair, and J. R. Lambert presided. J. F. McDowell acted as secretary. In addition to these the following ministers participated: J. W. Chatburn,
the law our acts are sanctified in that which is temporal and by compliance we advance in righteousness and heavenly treasure. As a teacher in this department I may well say: "Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven," and feel with the apostle as he addresses the Saints at Philippi; "Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account."
The Saints as in the past may safely contribute of their tithes and offerings to the agents in their respective districts and due credit will appear in the reports. Moneys sent directly to the church treasury may be by post-office order on Lamoni, Iowa, Galien, Michigan, or Willoughby or Cleveland, Ohio, or by bank draft on Chicago or New York. Address me at Lamoni, Iowa, in care of David Dancer; at Galien, Michigan, in care of Edwin A. Blakeslee. Receipts will be given in due time for all funds so sent, or to my permanent address at Temple, Lake County, Ohio.
Trusting for the continuance of the blessings of God toward all of his children, I am in bonds of fellowship,
Yours,
E. L. KELLY, Of the Bishopric.
Lamoni, Iowa, September 30, 1890.
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