CHAPTER VIII.

Polygamy only one of the Mormon Social Evils--Their Social System _a System of Bondage_--Contrary to Natural Law--Contrary to the Spirit of the Age--PERSONAL BONDAGE of the Mormons-- Missionaries _Must_ Go on Duty--Dictation of the Priesthood with Regard to Boarders and Rents--Immigrants Under their Control--All Members Subject to Church Orders--Power of the Church over Daily Business--Mormon Mining Contractors--MENTAL BONDAGE of the Mormons--Converts Illiterate--The Mormon Church the Opponent of Free Education--No Independent Thought--Excommunication of Henry Lawrence and Others 107