Plural marriage in America : A Critical Examination ([1903])

THE reply' to my article in the Arena for August, 1902, by President Joseph F. Smith, of the Utah polygamous church, in the Arena for November, 1902, has at least made one thing plain. He states on page 493 of his paper, "that in the earlier days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints monogamic marriage was advocated and upheld; but no one has disputed that."

On page 494 this writer further states: "Careful reading of the law of God to the church in these latter days, will show t...