Current Quorum of the Twelve
When the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles was first organized in 1835, who held equal power to the
Twelve?
a.
The combined
vote of the Stake high councils
b.
The Quorum
of the Seventy
c.
Both a and b
d.
The Council
of Fifty
Yesterday’s answer:
(D) The first marine bicycle
From the
Millennial Star of April 13, 1891: A
marine bicycle, the invention of an Ogden man, is being tested on the Great
Salt Lake. A local paper gives the following description of the new piece of
mechanism: “The body of the machine is made of two air-tight sheet iron tubes
fourteen feet long and eight inches in diameter, and forming a pointed prow at
one end, while the other is square. On this framework, which rests upon the
water, is built a deck and steering apparatus. In the center of the boat is a
mechanism much resembling a bicycle, which furnishes the motive power. The
person sits upon a regular saddle and turns the wheel with his feet. Twenty
paddles or water shovels give the required purchase and make the wheel resemble
those used on a side-wheel steamer. Besides the bicycle, a sail will be placed
on the forward deck which can be used in case of a high wind, or when the rider
it tired. A pair of oars will also be shipped for use when necessary. The
rudder is placed on the back end and will be turned by means of side ropes.”
Chronicles of Courage, comp. by Lesson Committee (Salt Lake City:
Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 1992), 3:31-32.
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