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Prosecution for Sunday Labor

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 25, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 52.

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Prosecution for Sunday Labor

THE trial of Brother Rooker, of Hustburg, Tenn., for violation of the Sunday law in hoeing corn on his own premises on that day, was held on December 16. The trial was attended by Prof. C. S. Longacre, secretary of the Religious Liberty Association, and by Judge Cyrus Simmons. The following telegram signed by Brother Longacre gives the result of the trial:—
“Rooker case tried today; first jury ballot was eight to four in our favor; third ballot went against us. The judge was very lenient and fined him only one dollar and costs. Under circumstances, we did not apply for a new trial. Judge Simmons made fine plea before jury. Court-house filled.”
There is no question that out of this affair, which the enemy of truth meant for evil, God will bring good to his cause. Through this circumstance and the literature circulated, the principles of truth and liberty have been brought before many who might not otherwise have come in touch with them. It is still true, and always will be, that we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.