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Show testmlner Yislt to r- Newly Discovered Letter to Heber C. Kimball and George A. Smith Tells sionary s London Visit and His Impressions of Young Mis- following letter from the Into missionary C. Kimball and George A. Smith, while Die three where laboring as missionaries in England, in 1H0. lately discovered bv Solomon F. Kimball la going over his father's old" papers. The letter is Interesting, first, as In' dilating the young missionary's powers of observation and the minute way Ja which he describes things which struck his at ten- tion; second, the epistle was,jentirely In print,, as bf the noted diary of ' his life, shotting th care with which he preserved his records: third, the signature of his first it Ilford, is spelled with two l's. name, None of his families consulted, are aware was his practice in early life, and no one knows when he decided to drop the additional "1" and spell 11 ns It appears in Utah history WUford.' The reproduction of the manuscript be. low, Is a facsimile of part of the newly covered letter, 'How togTlhidrbrmer presi- - " dent's signature 77 years ago. At the time of writing he was 31 years of age. to hl Thecompanion.Woodruff Elders Heber ''TJ ff su Leigh, Gloucestershire. England. September il, me. Elders H. C. Kimball and G. A. Smith! Beloved Brethren. I am in the midst of ths Saints In this region enjoying good health and spirits and wfJle meditating upon the scenes which have transpired with ms during the last 33 days which has been spent with you on a mission In the city of London, 1 feel deposed to pen a .few of my thoughts oa paper for your perusal. .. Having In my possession a history of certain places which we visited while together in ths here feel disposed to give a city of London, detail of the sama tffat you may have a correct account of It before yon, should you have occasion hereafter to point to these events. On the 34th of August 1340. we visited the at. Paul cathedral which is so noted In the world. We found this cathedral- to be S00 feet In length. 285 feet in breadth. 404 feet In height which was 40 years in building from A. D 17S, to 1716. which cost 1,678,979 pounds, about $5,380,380, which contain 47 monuments of fine , marble erected over the tombs of. certain lords, bishops, generals, saris and other titles who had distinguished themselves In ths military service of Great Britain and otherwise. Lord Nelson's be, ing the most noted. Historians have taken much Interest In the origin and whole- history of this cathedral dedicated to 8t. Paul which was the first built by St. coi 3tin n, o 'fiavf 3 ion a tJir Cr? y 7 v ( a. fotACrs ; ? ttf tAe reef rrT if li, V; r6 TV"' 0v fffnnittvSfc t4.tr-lo- t cf-- loormtfj fArtAeif rn ttit f mention $rvtiVfZetit. Pfsr P retire if,, Jprivrft e'f tie Stnr er'inr or If- her? y t '' ty tj teffCf v- - $nyth tfmJjh'rt ...... Avre e haj tlf i fee Jf of of f'i f CtstrkiM"J -- ffr gwm r jP-- M yiyintj tie Cilisrc&ee ntfof rrfen ijferiio - cZonrnc'i.Pjt- f erJ --f- 'oArn hr 'vffr orttA afun tn the IS to yir IDrrthtr offr.wl s if itrrr" If (Te a v en N IFsth eit- Jpi31 irth nf! xfo tor fi e om Bit) tonreio If 0 df,vt ''Art 1 to its 'if JJ yo r rmn.t eS f - - seqted a wider, field of history, knowledge and the speeches were mads by Dr. William Pitt while - ermtofnplatknn aa touching the rise, progress and advocating ths American cause before the revolu- - ' Uon. In thin room all the laws were made that fall of kings, princes, dukes, lords, and mighty now govern about two hundred millions of humen of Gentile greatness, pride and boast, and where the moat refined and finishing stroke of man being House of Parliament. the artist strikes the beholder with astonish' of Commons was burned down House As the ment. Westminster Abbey la composed of eleven has been ocabout six years sine chapels (only separated by wall or partitions) cupied by the Common and ths Lords assemble Benedict. via. 8t 8t. Edmunds St. Nichols at another room erected for that purpose- - Some Henry, the Seventh, St. Pauls, St. Edward, the might suppose that a House of Parliament fitConfessor, 8L Erasmus, Abbot Islip, 8L Andrew lords and common ted up to contain king and 8t. Michael, and these chapels contain the would be something extra grand and expensive, bodies, tombs and monuments of 13 king vis. It quite the reverse. U la exceedingly Edward 1,HI, V, VI. Charles It, Henry III, V, butwe found plain and undecorated. On entering the room one VII, James I, George IL Richard IKvWiltUm HI, would sooner think he was In an American school and" Sebert king of the east Saxons, who first house, rather than in the House of Lords or Combuilt this church and died July 919. Also II While retiring from this scenery we had queens via. Althelgod. queen of Sebert who died mons of 'the order of British soldiery or foot a view Bept. 13, A. D. 915, rhlllippaTMaUlUa. Mary I, guards while on parade In SL James Park, acII and Queen SIary of - Scotland. Elisabeth. companied by a full band of music. Also of the Catherine. Queen Anne, Edith Eleanor and 109 In number, well mountCaroline. And 9 princes, 11 dukes, 7 duchesses, 1 , Queens horse guard. ed upon blaek horses with their, steel coat of 7 3 3 marquis, 'lords, viscounts, I countesses, bamall glistening In the sun. We also took a passres. 19 earls. 11 admiral 19 generals, 6 ing view of the monument erected In honor to 3 4 lieutenant colonels, major 19 captain 19 Duke of York, which was 13s feet In height, .the bishop 9 divine IS doctor S3 sir 1S3 gentleand of the mansion of Queen Dowager, queen of men. and 49 ladle making a total of William IV, which we had a view persons who have been deposited in the late King vaults in this abbey and monuments erected to of as wo passed along. Prince Albert pn Horseback. -their memorici. la fine 8l James Park is surrounded as It i Coronet ioa Chair. monuwere with dwelling mansion' castle Here we had the privilege of viewing the ments 'and palaces of the first dsns as to sis , full suture and likeness of Queen Elisabeth, splendor and not of any In London, of which Mary and Ann Lord Nelson. William Pitt And ether we saw the full coronation dress of Queen Buckingham palace is the chief (this Is for the royal family, and Is now occupied by her MaAnne. We also saw the chair la which Queen Vicand his highness Prince jesty Queen Victor! tor! and all the kings and queens of England for the last 199 years did sit in the time of Albert except while they are at Windsor castle). Buckingham palace cowers a number of seres of their coronation when they were crowned, it ground, and is surrounded by a high wall of hewn is called the coronation chair. It is covered with stone except the front which is a high fence of gold tissue. It contains a stone under the seat - upon which all tho Scottish chiefs and kings cast Iron railing, and every door entrance and gate wm strongly guarded by armed soldiers. I were crowned since they were a people. It is rewalked nearly around the palace, and while there ported to be Jacob's Pillar. By walking through I had a view of his royal highness Prince Al, this Abbey, we see frequent marks of violence from Oliver Cromwell in defacing soma of the bert while he rode from his palace across SL James Park mounted upon a grey horse, actomb monuments and brass work, with which companied only by his groom. some of the Abbey was adorned. Here we beheld I also spent a few moments in the National the art of man with all Its combined force and power spun to the finest thread,-an- d expanded la gallery which la not unprofitable to a traveller the fullest extent in the building and finishing desiring to form a knowledge of countries and ' of this Abbey- - as a general whole, but more esthe art of man. This gallery contains a very great and extensive variety of the most perfect paintpecially that part called Henry the Sevenths chapel. ings that could bo collected together by the nation. . . . .. Therefor A visit to this. Abbey U hot only worthy of brethren, let our'souls the attention of. traveller but to occupy a place rejoice, and our hearts be made glad, that we are permitted to bear some humble part In the In the journal of modem historiana The house sacrifice sufferings and reproach of Christ, and of parliament is within a few yards of Westof warning thin generation and of gathering tominster Abbey, which we visited on the 8th of gether the honest In heart and tljp meek from September. As we entered the house of Lord mow occupied by the Commons) we did not beamong men that they may stand together and be hold eo much to interest the sight of the eye, prepared to enter into that rest which remaineth as the mediiatlon-o- f thenitnd. However we had for the people of God. Thus taith your the privilege of resting ourselves by sitting in brother In the New and Everlasting Covenant ths chair In. which the speaker of the house WILFORD WOODRUFF. of lords had ast for many year In thin room all Herefordshire Prooms Hill, Sept 36, 1840. this-roo- " Augustins In thtt year 310 and now considered the largest cathedral In the world excepting the Vatican at Rome, dedicated to St. Peter, and while the gentiles have built such splendid cathedrals snd churches In honor to the names of the ancient apostles they reject tbs very gospel which those apostles taught, arid are aa ripe for destruction aa the Jews were after putting to death their king and deliverer, Tunnel, On the 1st day of September, we visited the Thames Tunnel by descending about 79 feet Into the bowels of the earth and walked through the tunnel which was arched with brick overhead. This tunnel opens a thoroughfare from one shore the other for all kinds of teams, carriages, horsemen and footmen, which tunnel runs under the river, while the River Thames and British shipping Is over head. This was finished 1119 feet, and lighted with gas when we visited it. . . . On the 6th. Of September, we visited Westminster Abbey, which visit was not unprofitable. Had we traveled the world over, we could not have found another spot that would have pre- - tr K Vbdt-Thn- .... Council er V In imuXtoii ok ith thiNagricuHaral extension division It began the work (hat has been so successfully taken up by the food directorate headed bV Herbert Hoover and supplemented by the various state food administration But even now thin committee of the council of defense is workratten end by virtue of the qualiing in fications of Its members, has proved as a most important ally. Snch authorities as Dr, E. G. Peterson of the Utah agricultural college and Dr. of Utah, one of the nation's leading dry farming expert are looked to for the technical counsel and advice constantly required. PURCHASE SKI'D. This committee undertook the purchase of 31,900 worth of needs which were resold to the farmers of the state for cash or upon notes secured by crop mortgage This proved an inv&lua- -. able aid to the growers In getting In their crops without delay and Insuring what has subsequently proved to be one of the best crops of recent year Irrigation projects were aided financially so that they could get Into Immediate operation. Power for pumping water to Irrigate one large project of 4,000 acreaWas secured, enabling Us cultivation this year where otherwise It would have lain Idle. All this Is not to mention the ma n purpose of the committee In its campaigns for producing more food stuff fpr cultivating home gardens on city lot, for facilitating economy in the use of food for efforts In the marketing of crop for preserving and fining fruits and encouraging the housewife to , prepare for the future The farmer and stockgrowera were asked to save female animals for breeding purpose preventing their slaughter for the market. The committee's wide spread activity further secured financial accommodations from banka ln (he Interests of the farmer, aided him In necuring ' an adequate supply of crate boxe can Jar and other container necessary to save and market the large crops expected and other numerous " - -- nccc-ro-o- 4 Slttes. ""-- - The legality of Importing alien laborers from foreign countries for use in th field j anAIndua--, fries' va ohe of ths numeruu duties taken up by the legal committee of the state council. It Upon ' for decisions concerning the legal staHt and powers of the council It took up S'-ct'Ile- d m the advisability of urging congressional representatives to support the various measures of interest to the industries of the state. CARRY ON CAMPAIGNS, In with thb press of the stater the committee on publicity carried out organized campaigns to urge f.od supply and conservation, to stimulate subscription to the Liberty loan the Red ('roes and the national war work council. It sent kiln broadcast urgipg the Jouth of the state to respond to the color to join the home regiment and to enter the various other forms of national service. It advocated and supported the boys working reserve and It carried to every home In the state the message that every one must to make the war administration , . effective. A strenhous task was that Undertaken by the committee on military affairs in recruiting toTts full strength the .national guard organization of this state and ln aiding enlistment In the other branches The reeulta accomplished which placed Utah In the front line of states was a record that has received ths commendation from various national source Ths problem of home defense also assigned 'to this body resulted in the empowering of several hundred special deputies whose duty and obligation It is to seek out and give any possible informs tiod regarding disloyal aliens or spies operating within the bound of the state. Many arrests have been tbe result of , PuT " (Continued from page seven)'. Information furnished by (hose who have voluntarily assumed this duty. STATE F.MPIJJA MEXT BCRE.AC. A state employment bureau, established last summer on West South Temple street was ths result of the efforts of the labor committee workwith the state labor commising In sioner. The employment bureau has secured free of charge positions for several hundred nnem ployed and has placed them where their labor was most needed at the time. It served aa a clearing house for tho labor market, placing the jobless man" In contact with the man less Job." The committee on transportation, primarily, concerned with matters of fuel and food distribution has been superseded largely by the committees working in conjunction with the state food and fuel administration, i So far as fuel transportation is concerned, the western states car service bureau under the direction of J. F. It Bpetman has taken over Its responsibility. originally took up the matter of storing winter coal during the summer month stimulated out- put and provided for early coal shlpmenta to thus releasing crude oU for use of Call torn t , tho navy. The sugar beet industry of the state received a great Impetus to its annual productions by the activity of those representing, the bo)'' working reserve. The shortage of man power In the beet field, particularly during the thinning season was offset largely by the response secured from the Juvenile worker, who free for tbe summer vacation was offered an attractive proportion by the beet grower Camp were provided and the boys were sheltered tn groups nsar the scene of their activity. A sum ranging from $44 to )(0 a month was made according to the diligence employed. Boya were also placed lit ths canning factorie - ths nation in Europe and ln tho various cantonment At FL Douglas a Y. M. C. A. building has been erected at a coat of $13,999 and n force of trained assistant have been provided by tho war work council. Hl .YTS DOWN L W. AY. - One of the silently active agencies of the termed the com mlt tn.- teeofi"kiateprH lection, the member of hlch have lent valuable vantage In packing and preparing fruit for- - shipseistanoe to the federal authorities In connecment. Hundreds of men released from the farms to enter the military were replaced during last tion with L W. W. activities, incendiary fires and other matters of stats protection. ummer by the boys of ths slat Many went? A newly created committee is from Salt Lake into the country fields and as a that provided for giving advice to tho result of the direction of the committee oq the military; known as tbs and army navy advisory commute ben's' working reserve probably thousands of dolThe object lars worth of farm products have been added to of this body is to give advice to tbe men called Into tbe service ln caring for their business . Utah's store. mat. ter at bom such as Y. M. C. A. ORK ITXDSw mortgage Insurance and other , obligation The commltp-- on the war work council of the Preliminary stepe are now under way by this Y. M. C. A- - Unger the patronage of the state committee to prepare a card Index of all cvunctl of tJcfeiieg secured Utah' Initial quota of the man in service to be followed 810.409 to the $8,9lfo,999 national fund and up with namee of others only who enter later that the advisory work may be recently under a second campaign called' theSoldier' Welfare fund, which includes ths Y. M. more effectively handled. On thta committee are, C A. and other war work charities, the homo ' Heber J. Grant, chairman. William R. Wallace,' R F' Redmiul' C. W. Whitley and A. N. state raised $190,099 addition under 'tho direct McKay. This committee will with the civilian agency of the state council The war work counrelief committee of the Red Croae organisation cil and the Soldiers' Welfare funds are to bo exfrom the national fund of which pended In providing quarters for ths convenience $136,999 will be available localty for civilian relief wort and accommodation of the soldiers and sailors of , , COUNTY BOARDS AT WORK. , While little has been Bald of the county councils of defense, these organisation throughout the Mate have proved of greatest assistance to the state organization. Organization was fected and were representatives th emmty fuel .committees' ar pointed p and called a together ' for ( eteeion at the Hotel Utah on OctobBrtn: Boxelde general JL Ftahbn Cache, Merton Vernon: Carbon er 6. Governor Bamberger wa Neil Madsen: Dvi Leo J. Muir; present and made Emeiy Henrv an address to the delegate Thompson; Grand. F. W. The meeting traa H- - Ryan; G. M. WhiTmore In charge of W. C. Ebaugb, secretary, who outlined the work. It wa resolved at this meetA"ron: P.ute, Benjamin Camero ing that representative John Kennedy; gait Lake, 8am gather In a two day Undray , McOonkie; .SanpeteHeibevy .in, April .next. .. thevcuunty"'" Erick .77 sen; councils la Summit. to supplement the state and Henry national Weteb. TTN'V Tooele. James Hickman; Uinta. Don n councils in the local area Committees were apColton: Utah. Water p. Whitehead: Wasatch H Harvey: Washington. David Courier- - Wav-npointed under these local council aim liar to those Sylvester Williams and Weber in the state council usd effective aid particularly Chairman from- - Duch'een. " hi handlg the at this writing had not been monej raising campaigns ' was give- -- FOOD AND FUEL GREATEST WAR WEAPONS (Continued from peg eight). and by which they are remedied. Chairmen were submitted by tbe county councils of defense subject to the approval of the state administra- each case. This data was submitted to ths ward hirhops who transferred it to the stake presidents who In turn made reports to Mr. Castle and thq, sate fuel administration. The results proved of of exceeding value In determining the need this section and from the tabulation of the dat a card Index rvstem was provided which will be of grertie!pJin conducting the, work tn the future. The result showed the situation to be none too encouraging but steps to provide relief were immediately taken. '"APPOINT COWWITTFES- 'The appointment of state and county Just completed is another far reaching measure, takee by the fuel administration through which the needs of the state at large are aligned rom-,mltt- es tor. The naming of two assistants was left with ln many of ths countie measures chairmen, havs already been undertaken to remedy existing and to provide for a better future sup- -, shortages ply. The Mate advisory committee was appointed , by Mr. Armstrong. The Belt Lake City fuel committee Include H-C. B. C., P. Caatle chairman; hosier Freed. ley. Joeeph Decker and Otto E. Ash bridge. The state advisory comm It tea include -- Gedkga H. Dern, chairman. Heber J. Grant, Thomas Kearn Samuel C. Park. Joeeph G. Bywaiar, all of Balt Lake. John D. Nixon of Provo and James & Car- ver of Ogden. irr & mTb Jb. a y SifcSSSS at |