Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-20
They Organized Yesterday and
 Are at Work.
THE ATTENDANCE IS LARGE
And the Laborers are Earnest-Consderab Business Already Disposed of-every
 Member is Energetic.

1GOSa, NeQneSuay IlOGtlluS dl . V SAOSh, Bishop J. c. Cranberry III the chair J. w. Newman was elected secretary and W. F. Sanford, J. E. Tin1mens, w F. Mor- ris, r. H. Gardner, J. F. Hawkins, F. ". Brandon and D. A. Burns, assistants The following committees were appoint ed:
 Public Worship-S. L. Dobbs, J. Fl. Me- Coy.
 Memoirs-A. West, T. G. Slaughter J. D. Simpson, A. B. Jones, R. A. Speer.
 Conference Rela tions-P. K. Bainby, J. W. Spencer, J. c. Persfnger, D. w. Jones, c. M. Hensley, D. w. Ward, J. w. Nor ton.
 Books and Periodi cals-Thos. Arm strong, A. R. Wilson, J. T. Miliken, H. G. Davis, J. M. Pearson, l.. c. Branscormb, w L. Hendricks, T. s. Plowman, C. L. Herring. J. W. Carey.
 District Conference Records-W. O. Waggener, J. T. Black. J. R. Turner, M D. Butt, ". Bynum, G. l.. Jenkins, l.. A. Holmes.
 Epworth Leagues--H. c. Howard. J. w. Worsnop, w. H. Sadler, T. c. Banks, Sam Wasion, J. W. Akin, w. F. Foust:-
 Bible Cause-N. H. Olmstead, J. w. McAdory, W. F. Melton, T. K. Treeee' J. M. Igou, J. W. Tucker. W. S. Rice, G. G. smith, J. V. Lisles. w. D. Davis. son reJpeVSnes J. ". Cowan. J. A. Hanna, W. F, Barnes, W. M. Jordan, c. M. Rice, G. P. Driskill. T. O. Jones. T. M, Rice.
 sabbath-L. F. Whitten, D: H; Haw- kins, J, F. Hawkins. w. c. Driskil. 5, R. Lesler, M. F. Johnston, l.. H. LeWis' J. M. Springfield, M N. Manning, W. T. Thornton.
 Question 20 was called and under it the names of D. V. L.. Finch and D. w.. Boully were called. Charges had been preferred against both and the following
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 e. w. Read. H. S. Hamilton, W F Andrews, R. Nicholson, D. l. Parish; w. J. Reid, J. S. Williams, G, w. Hamilton, J. w. Akin, J: T. Morris. The officers VIII be J. T. Morris, chairman; E. H: Haw- kins., secretary; L. '. Whitten for the prosecution, T. G. Slaughter for the de-
 In the Bou1ly case-T. ". Ragan,, J. [. Britain, J. L. Milliken, w. T. PatiIlo K' A. Thompson, Joshua warren, M; IN. Morris W. McD. Howell. M. R. Smith.
 Oficers-W. A. Montg mery, chairman; I. w. Worsnop, secretary; D. A. Burns. for the prosecution; G. A. Parker for de- fense. wilson Williams. w. D. Nicholson, D. J. Nicholson, J. s. Marks, J. c. Walker, J; l.. Coleman J. S. Davis. J. M Dupree and IT. L. Booth were called, their characters passed and they were referred to the committee on conference relations:
 S. M Hosmer. l.. A. Paisey, J. ". Shoe- maker, R. T. J. Brandon, J. S. Glasgow, w. Y Andrews. R. w. Anderson, R. A. Timnons J. w. Newman, s. l.. popps were called and their character passed.
 E. H. Price was called and complaints were made that he had quit his work without permission. He acknowledged his guilt and expressed penltence ana promised amendment. A resolution con demning his course, but passing his char acter because of his repentance, was passed. r-. =,
 Conference adjourned until Thursday
 The bar of the, conference was fixed at the fourth window. Hours Of meeting and adiourning were fixed at a. m. ana appointed to- nominate the usual commit tees read this report Rev. 0. l.. Milllcan was named as conference postmaster.
 The annual report of our publishing house at Nashville, Tenn, was supm{- ted and read by the secretary; bro.mer a Cain, an attache of the publishing house, was introduced. Session report or poard of education was read and referred. Re- port of board of missions was read anu referred Report of Sunday school board was read and referred.
 Dr Kirlxland. chancellor of the Wander bilt university, was introduced to the conference and made a capital address on the subject of Christian Education.
 The report of trustees of Tuscaloosa Female college was read ana reierreu eo educational board. This report indicates that the school is prospering and that Rev. !. D. Simpson will be retained as president. ... ---. .4s.
 Report from Athens Female college was read and referred. The school IS growing in patronage and uSerulnesS. Dr. Parker, the live and energetic presi- dent is on hand, and loses no opportu- nifty to laud the enterprise.
 The names of the superanuated mem bers of conference were called ana tnelr character passed.
 This is our ''honor roll" Their names are as follows. c. Godbey, Rev. pr W. C. Hearn Wilson Williams, w. D. Nlcnoi- son. G, J, Mason, J. s. Marks, J. G. Walk CT, J. l.. Coleman, J. 8. Davis. These brethren were continued in this relation, pr. Hearn made a very pathetic and tell ing address the names of J. N. Dupree was called and he was referred for su- pefanuation. ---------
 pr. S. M. eHosmer, presiding elder of Birmingham district, reported the work of that district. His character passed.
 Rev. l.. A. Darsey, presiding elder of the Decatur district, made his report and his character passed.
 Rev. J. H. Shoemaker, presiding elder of the Florence district, reported and hls character passed. <
 Rev. F. TJ. Brandon, presiding elder of the sGadsden district, reported the work of that district and his character passed. q.
 Rev. J. s. Glasgow. presiding elder of the Guntersville district, reported and his character passed.
 Rev. w. T. Anderson, presiding elder of the. Huntsville district, reported that district wasin good condition. His char acter passed.
 Rev. R. W. Anderson, presiding elder of the Jasper district, reported and his char acter paSSed, S3
 Rev. R A. Timmons, presiding elder of the La Fayette district, was called, made his report and his character passed.
 pr. J. w. Newman. presiding elder of the Talladega district. reported good year. His character passed,
 Rev. s. L. Dobbs, presiding elder of Tuscaloosa district. was called. He re- ported the work in fine shape. His char acter passed. tl's-ss--
 The name of E, E Price was called and his presiding eldef stated that he had failed to do the work assigned him. This is a serious offense in Methodism, but after explanations the conference passed his character,
 Ther.hour for adjournment having arr .