Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-21

URDAY MORNlNG, SEPIl
moments how to conduct social meetings. He
said prayers and speeches should not be too
long, neither should they be too short. He said
put OH enough dignity in this matter. Hewas,
however, much pleased with the spirit of the
meeting this morning. The business proper
| com menced promptly at o'clock.
| r. Forbes was nominated to preach the Con-
ference sermon next year. The annual exhibit
of the Cincinnati book concern was presented
| and read. Some of the church periodicals
| showed a large gain, others slight falling off.
But in the aggregate the exhibit showed very
healthy condition. The document was ordered
filed among the conference documents.
THE REV. Helpers CASE.
The presiding elder, Rev. 7. NJ Gossard.
said, when the name of Rev. ]. W. Klepper was
called, that there was nothing against him, but
that something had transpired in connection
with him should be stated to the conference.
The things referred to were certain newspaper
reports which reflected seriously upon Mr..
Keepers Christian character. He called a
committee to inquire into the foundation of
| these reports. ana, on examination, found that
| Mr.. Klepper had been guilty of imprudent con-
duct, which subjected him to apprehension,
which had been administered. Mr. Keeper
acknowledged the finding in his case and re-
ceived his renFoGf with humility. He also
| stated that Mr.. Keeper had made acknowledge
ments to his church and through the public
press of his imprudence and mistake, and had
| done all that could be expected to atone for
and correct his wrong. He closed up his con-
ference year with reaction setting in in his
! favor. His character was passed.
j The characters of j. G.. Teter. j. o. Rich, E.
F. Kingsland. j. NJ Mash. Levi Gibson, John
Lam berson, G. Hobart, and J. Keeper were
passed, and they made their financial reports
| Elder Cyrus Brooks made written report
giving the extent of his charge, the methods
of reaching, and the accommodations when the
points were reached. He gave in detail the
standing of each appointment, stating where
churches ought to be erected. One minister,
Bro. Stoddard, fell at his post of duty. Bro. j.
Il. Ackers, of Minneapolis, broke down in his
work, and obliged to relinquish his work
| and return to his home in Pennsylvania. The
district showed very encouraging condition.
Friday Morning.
ROCHESTER, Sept. l9.-The equinox struck
this town last night, and the rain came down
in most copious showers. At $50, although
yet raining quite hard, the ministers, including
the bishop, assembled for devotional exercises
which were conducted by Rev. J. H. Macum-
Der, of Red Wing. Brother Ezra Tucker, one
Of the absentees appeared at conference this
morning. AS listened to the beautiful songs
this morning, and all the ministers engage
| ing in 1T in such prompt manner, all in time
and tune, l asked myself this conundrum:
why is it that Methodist ministers in the main
are such good singers?" give 1t up.
The devotional exercises having been brought
to close, the regular session opened and the
secretary read the minutes of the previous ses--
he would proceed with the tenth
! question and the name of ]. T. Chaffee, of the
Winona district, was called Nothing was re-
ported against him. and the following names
of ministers on his charge was called: l..
Wright, VIM. Fl. Soule, Isaac Wright. Jas.
Door, Noah Lathrop. Boyd Phelps, J. N. Lis
comb j. w. Stebbens NJ. o. McNiff, G. F. Gar
vim, E. S. Bunce, Oliver Burnett BARLEY
Bain, Fl. c. Jennings, W. M. Bowdish, VIM.
A. Miles. All passed in character and reported
amounts of moneys received on their several
charges.
Dr.. Wright's district was called, and he re-
ported that he would make his report in wri-
ting as requested by the secretary, if it could
be deferred. The bishop said he would defer
it, w. G. Rice, A. G. Reynolds, r. Forbes, B.
E. Kephart, A. B. Bishop, j. nj. Rogers, Allen
Follensbee, j. Barnard, g. T. Barkuloo, J. M.
Akers, o. Williams, Aaron Matson, VIM. II.
Barkuloo, f. @. Mather, as their names were
called and characters passed, made their reports
of collections made.
The Mankato district, Elder J. n.
Creighton, passed, and the following
ministers passed in character as re-
ported: Fl. G.. Bible, q. H. Bronson. B. Y.
Coffin, Alfred Cressey, d. c. John, ]. w. Lewis,
Ole. John w. Powell, Fl. S. Satchwell w. F.
Stockdell, F. Fl. Tubbs.
Dr. Wright moved that Ezra Lathrop be
made effective. 1t was ordered.
WHO REMAIN ON TRIAL.
The third question: "Who remain on trial?"
was taken up. Charles W. savidge, Charles H
Wagner, G. II. Baker, James NJ. Buell., G.
Christopherson. M. Nelson. George s. LOOMS,
George Fl. Way, III. J. VanTossen, John j.
Crist, Albert ID. Stanton, John w. Mower John
Doran. The committee made first-class re-
ports in the casvs above named, and they were
continued on trial.
class was the most remarkable class he had ever
passed upon.
Bro. Tice was designated to receive the mon
ely for the Freedmans cause.
Bro. McNlff was appointed to receive the
church extension money.
THE ELDERS.
The seventh question: Who have been elect
ed and ordained Elders this year,"
The report in the of John jacobson, dis
misses him from further studies.
He was elected an Elder
The names of o. L. Hansen, Lewis A. Larsen
d. W.
Pease, James Hanna VIM. Hennings, Endre
Endreson, Mordon b. Smith, Chas. l.. Libby
all passed in character and ability and were
elected to Elders orders.
NOVEL CONTRIBUTION.
When Brother Endreson made the statement
of his collection a lite episode interviewed that
of pleasing character. He came forward
and presented to the bishop few gold rings.
to the value of $50, which were given COM
ing from the ladies of his church, who gave
them in lieu of money. He said they had a
history and were clear gold. They were an
unusual appendage among minis ers. by them
considered aim st unnecessary ornament,
and it took some little time to dispose of them,
but, finally they went into the treasury of the
Lord.
| The sixth question taken up: who are
the deacons of the second class?"
The names of Levi Gilbert John P. Okey,
Ole jacobson, Christian Omann, Thomas HI.
Kinsman were called. passed in character and
become deacons of the second class.
| DIR. Edwards, editor of the Northeastern
| Christian 1du0cate, was introduced to the con-
| ference.
S. NJ. Davis is transfer to the conference
| from Holton street, Chicago. He came in i'll
health, but Minnesota air has reinstated his
health and he passed in character deacon
of the second class.
ENTERING THE MINISTRY.
The bishop called forward to the altar George
F. Wells, Frank L. futile, Jesse IS. Bean, M. S
Kaufman, II. Petersen, and A. Peterson, and
after addressing them at some length on the
duties of a minister of the gospel and the great
work they have in hand as preachers, took them
into full connection.
The bishop said that mistakes were often
made in advancing men for the ministry