The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-01
PRAYERS FOR THE ABSENT
METHODS OF THE BOOK AGENTS
CONDEMNED.
REPORTS FROM THE RALEIGH CHURCHES
These Were Of the Most Gratifying Character in
Every Respect. The Bishop CompIi-
mented them Highly. Ad-
dress by Or. KiIgo.

Elizabeth City, n. c., Nov. 3d.
Especial. THE siXty-second session of
the North Carolina Conference convened
here this morning at 9:30, Bishop Fitz-
gerald, of Nashville, Tenn, presiding,
who conducted the devotional exercises,
reading selections from the fifth chap
ter of Matthew. The Conference hymn
Are We Yet AliVeY' was sung. Bish-
op Fitzgerald expressed great pleasure
i'll being able to preside over a confer
ence of his native State. Dr. Yates
responded in fitting words TO the Bish-
ops greeting, assuring him the Con-
ference was glad to have him present.
Rev. w. l.. Cunninggim, Secretary of
the last Conference, called the roll, and
about one hundred and fifteen members
responded Rev. w. i. Cunninggim
WAS reelected secretary and y. II. -.
Wilson assistant. and George Il Sim
mons. statistical secretary The Con-
ference decided to assemble at $50 and
adjourn Mt / o'clock daily.
The Board of Missions submitted a
report, which was read and referred.
Communications from Educational and
Church Extension committees were also
presented and referred. Rev. G. A.
0glesby offered a resolution that promi-
nence be given during the Conference
TO preaching, and special prayer be offer
cd for revival of religion.
Rev. j. y. Cole moved that a commits
sion of four be appointed TO confer on
the paper question with similar com
nhttee from the Western North Caro-
lima Conferences. which was adopted.
Members of that commission were each
telegraphed to come TO this city imme-
diately. The report of the Trinity Col
lege board of trustees was read by Pres
ident kilgo and referred.
Dr. Yates offered resolutions strongly
condemning the methods of the book
agents in securing payment of the pub
fishing house claim and demanding that
the sum collected be returned to the
Government Immediately. Rev. G. ~
Oglesby moved that a special committee
be appointed to consider the matter, and
l.. L. Smith offered an amendment to
make the report the special order for
Friday morning at IL o'clock, which was
done.
Rev. 3. d. Hall moved that a tele-
graphic message of fraternal greeting
be sent DIR. Jesse Cunninggim, who
missed today, on account of illness, the
first roll call in 43 years. The message
was sent and special prayer offered for
Rev. Cunninggim and other aged mem
bers by Father Belts.
Question Is was called and y. A.
Hooker, T. Page Ricaud, Il. b. ReeleS,
NJ. c. Thomas, Solomon Pool, p. ii.
Troy and w. $. Davis, of the superan-
uated list, were recommended for con
tinuance i'll that relation Rev. +. l..
Herman's name was also referred for
this relation. The names of ]. Is. Mar
tin and J. c.. Mccall, who have died
since last session, were referred to the
committee on memorial. Rev. s. j. c.
Crisp and c. Il. Taylor, having recover
ed health sufficiently to take work, were
placed on the effective list; Rev. X. w.
Townsend was continued Superanuary.
Rev Jesse Cunninggin's name was re-
ferred for the superanuated relation; so
was /. w. Avent's.
Question 20 was called and the pre-
siding elders of the nine districts receiv-
ed Rev. DIR. Cunninggim made his
reports, which were with one or two eX-
ceptions of Il gratifying character. In
spite of the low prices of cotton and
other products, collections for the year
have been very good.
Charges on Raleigh district were call
ed, and w. G.. Norman, of Edenton
Street church, reported prospects good,
congregations good, collections the same.
withal a good year. h. G.. Glenn, OF
the Central church, reported all assess
ments paid, collections in full and church
well organized. 7. II. Balm, of the city
mission, reported one hundred CONVEX
sions one chapel built and prosperous
year, though not all collections in full
The Bishop complimented these re-
ports highly Rev. j. w. Jenkins, Geo.
B. Perry, J. Il. Draper, j. NJ. Ashby,
g. Il. Smith and A. l.. Ormend were
also called, passed usual examination of
character and made reports, which We're
mostly favorable. Revs. J. ID. Barbee
and j. II. Pritchett of Nashville, Tenn.
and T. Ii. Law, of Spartanburg, $. c.,
were introduced to the Conference.
After announcements the Conference
adjourned with benediction by Bishop
Fitzgerald.
Tonight a strong sermon on missions
was delivered by DR.. Swindell.
The North Carolina Conference His
torical Society held its annual meeting
last night, and fine address was de-
livered by DIR. Kilgo on the religion of
the Methodist fathers of the last cen
'tury. Rev. G. 0glesby was reelected
president; DR.. W. H. Moore resigned as
historian and DR.. j. S. Bassett, Of
Trinity College, was chosen to succeed
him.