Daily globe., 1879-10-05
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CONTINUATION OFTHE CONFERENCE
1T HINONA. ~ ..'s
Reports from Presiding Elders-The Red
River District-Enects of Short Crops on
Religion-Hamline University--Freed-
T mems Anniversary. ....-
Especial Telegram to the Globe.]

held this morning at A. M, led by Bishop
Peck. A large congregation assembled, and
a rich season was experienced by all in the
house and new resolutions for the coming
wear we're entered into. At $3.50 A. NJ. the
devotional exercises of the conference were
conducted by Rev. n. G. Jennings. At
o'clock tho business session commenced by
reading the minutes of the previous meet
ing.
Are there any candidates for local dea-
cons orders? The names of William G.
Brown, John NJ. Mcdonald, Joseph Hall and
M. J. Robinsoa were presented by the sew
eral presiding elders. The committee on
admission of candidates presented the
names of Frank I. Fisher, b. B. Hunt, Ed
ward T. Lane, VIM. E. Means, Hans A.
Helverson, Morris J. Pihe.
REPORTS FROM PRESIDING ELDERS.
, Elder D. Cobb, of the Owatonna district,
made very interesting and encouraging re-
port of his district. Every charge was in q
most flourishing condition, and going for
ward in the good work. The preachers in
his districts made their reports and charac-
ters vouched for. Elder VIM. McKenley, of
the Winona district, said that the loss of
crops and large immigration from the dis
trict had caused a depression in many of the
charges. He bad learned to know that he
could not get very fat in body or purse as
presiding elder. In some points it had been
deemed advisable almost to discontinue some
appointments. The ministers in some dis
tricts read reports and passed on character.
Elder J. w. Martin, in his report of the
Mankato district, said that the influence of
the many failures of crops was sadly felt
among the churches. Debts were hanging
over some of them that could not be lifted,
but all over his district he found many ZEAL
GUS, self sacrificing men and women who
were ready to do anything to serve God and
the church.
The ministers presented their reports and
were passed in character. The following
brethren were introduced to the conference:
Rev. S. G. Smith, Of Iowa, who has been
transferred from Iowa to fill the pulpit of
the St. Paul First church; Rsv. Conway, of
West Virginia: T. D. Searls, of West Wis
consin conference. and DR.. Brush, of Austin,
Texas.
The bishop called upon DR.. Brush to ad-
Texas comes with greeting to Minnesota.
The North and the South grasp hands to-
day. Texas is vast country and Metho-
dism must stand at the front. The doctor is
massive-headed, earnest speaker, who has
done saddle-bag work in Texas for years. he
worked vigorously to get at the nub of his
speech, which was financial aid for Metho-
dist church at Austin, Texas. When he
mentioned the name of Harry Webb, and
called for money 70 aid this church, 25O
Methods hands went down into $50 Metho-
dist pockets, his and heart was made glad.
RED RIVER DISTRICT.
This vast district, as large as England,
States thrown in, is presided over by Rev.
T. B. Starkey, who gave an interesting and
detailed statement of the progress and wants
of his vast district. He says at least 900
missionary money ought to be expended in
the district the coming year. The ministers
in his district were passed in character
and made their reports.
At this juncture the regular order of the
day, the report from the committee recon-
mending Prof. D. G. John as professor of
the State normal school at Winona, Jabez
Brooks, professor of Greek at the State
for Hamline university for another year.
HAMLNE UNIVERSITY.
The committee recommended that $1O,-
600 must be raised this year for this institu-
ton. The bishop said he hoped something
grand would be done, and no child's play.
Rev. John Stafford, the Hamline agent,
said it had been year of conservation and
work for him; that with the difficulties he
met with OH account of hard times there
were many pleasant things also. He went
over the field admirably, and in fitting terms
told his brothers in the ministry how they
could help him in the collection of money
subscribed for this university fund. The
amount subscribed last year was $4,000,
and Mr.. Stafford gave in detail where the
money came from and how expended. He
said that thus far everything had been paid
for, and as soon as the money is goxe the
work will stop. We have credit enough in
st. Paul and Minneapolis to complete the
work, but the policy We have adopted is to
pay as we 60. The last officers report was
well received, and he will probably be reap
pointed to the Hamline agency.
Prof. Johns said that as the trustees had
decided not to go in debt, and that the
building must be opened by September 1st,
there was only one way, and that was to
raise the $4,000; that the only way to raise
it was to raise it, and there is no doubt if
the matter was properly presented to the
people they would respond. When sub
scriptions are taken up they should be fol-
lowed up by collection. In the minute busi-
ness that followed Ezra Tucker was super
anuated; j. w. Leafs and j. @. Ogden were
supernumeraries; r. Washburn's case was
referred to the committee on conference re-
lations. An attempt was made to locate
him, but the conference sat down on it.
Rev. j. Hinton, State bible agent. was in
troduced to the conference. Adjourned for
dinner.
THE FREEpMAN's ANNIVERSARY.
The notice of the freedman's anniversary
was the means of crowding the house early.
DR.. Hartzell, of New Orleans, who was tn
have been the first speaker, for some reason
failed to connect, and after an OPENING nrav-
er by Rev. N. Sutton, Rev. Mckinley. the
ex-temporary chairman, said that inasmuch
as none OF the contemplated speakers were
IN the city, he was called upon to make a
few remarks to occupy the time. AS he was
just the one to put in that position he was
compelled to occupy the time for half an
hour until piece of paper was handed him
on Wnlch was written: CDR. Bush is here.'
Inc doctor, who is an able speaker. and has
been working In the Lords vineyard down
III 1e1as Tor many years, said he had lust
learned tnat the kuklux system was trans-
1erred from the South to the North, for he
was taxing quiet walk along the streets
Wnen two good looking men accested him
and said ne was wanted up to tue church,
and here he is. He gave his exnerience in
the south, and said that before khe black
man could receive his Just deserts the South
must be reconstructed. After singing q
beautiful song DR. Kvnott ,o.,.o b. .Lo ,eIot