Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-30
|2OOO AT CLOSING
 SESSION OF A. M. E. CONFERENCE Bishop Chappelle Bestows Honor Upon Prof. Fay
 Tor for Work Here. E. APPOINTMENTS OF l MINISTERS MADE. Names Jones, D. h., Continued as Pre-. siding Elder of Pine Bluff District. Attack on Germany Resented by
 Bishop and Others.
(By J. G. Robinson, D. D.

(By J. G. Robinson, D. D. The African Methodist conference which has been in session here fol the past week, came to close Sun day night. The Sunday services al the seat of the conference were in. kspiring and enthusiastic. Bishor Chappelle preached at il o'clock, a m., and ordained a large class to the ministery. Dr. D. R. Perrin, the newly appointed pastor at, Allen Temple in Hoboken, prea ched at 3 o'clock, p. m. pr. J. G. Robinson, the official reporter of the conference, preached at night. Each speaker re- ceived many congratulations on the efforts they made.
 One of the features of the confer ence, was the appointment of Pre- Hal. M. Taylor, to the chair of belle lattre at Shorter college, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation or Prof. Wm. Townsend Jr, son of Prof. Wm. Townsend. principal of the MH1- Till High school. In making the ap- pointment of Prof. Taylor, Bishop Chappelle stated to him, in the pres ence of 2,OOO people, that the appoint ment was given to him by the con ference in recognition of the stand he took in the Branch Normal college affair. The whole congregation broke forth in wild applause at the appoint ment.
 Prof Wm. Townsend, tendered his resignation, after having eloped with and married Miss Wilda D. Robinson. the daughter of pr. J. G. Robinson, who herself was assistant music teacher at Shorter college.
 Silver Tray for Bishop.
 A silver tray was presented to the wife of Bishop Chappelle, and reso- lutions endorsing the administrati 'n of the bishop, and instructing the delegates to the general conference to work for his return were adopt d.
 Resolutions were adopted, thank ing the city papers for the spare given to the proceedings of the meey- ing Also, thanking the people of Pine Bluff for the entertainment given the conference.
 War Causes Discussion.
 The report on education and tem- perance were read last night after the sermon. The temperance report crated some Spicy discussions. The report was read by Prof. s. J. AL habit of the German nation, and stated that Germany was a drinking nation, to the effect that she is pushed forward by the influence of strong drink. To this statement. Dr.. J. G. Robinson, reviewed the civilza- tion of Germany, and stated that the conference could not afford to make such a statement. Dr. R. M. Perrin also spoke along the same line as did Dr. Robinson.
 Bishop Chappelle said:
 "The whole European war is being waged for commercial purposes, and for the winning of power in govern ment As to Germany being pushed forward by whiskey, l wish to say. if whiskey can make a people defend themselves, as the Germans are doing. God grant that more people who are defenseless be given such whiskey as they are using. I do no, believe it. The German people are the highest civilized people on the face of the globe. and they are win ming their victories by superiority of intallect and fighting power. Talk of a people being drunk who are fighting the world open-handed, is bosh. Anyhow, when you talk about the question of temperance. I tell you the people are going to get whiskey when they want it. You will never legislate whiskey out. The only way to get the people to stop drinking whiskey. is to get them to take the Gospel. When mob goes out at night, and a. thousand men take one poor helpless man, tied and bound and tako,his life, more savag- cry is shown in that act. than can be found on all the battle fields oi Europe"
 List of Appointments.
 The following appointments were read: Transferred to the Arkansas con. ference. Dr. J. w. Whitesides, and appointed presiding elder of the Fort Smith district.
 Pine Bluff district-The Rev. Jas Jones, D. D. presiding elder: St John, Pine Bluff. the Rev o. l. Moody, D. D.: Allen Temple. Pine Bluff. Rev. R. M. Perrin, D.tD.; Wards chapel, Rev. R. T, Thomas Stewards , chapel. Rev. J. A. Redd; Ain circuit, Rev, w. R. Steward Moscow. Rev. T. A. McDade; Sul. phur Springs, Rev. G. H. Kinard: Mt Gilliard, Rev. F. M. Harris; Lytes circuit, Rev. R.. Bloom; .Rison, Rev P. R. Washington; Young's circuit Rev. Fl. H. Harris; Ht Olive. Rev c, Stewart: Wards mission. Rev. l. Butler; Turner mission, Rev. J. D Henry. 89S 5YFffEs fsSsE < Hamburg district, Rev J. H. Clay. born, B. D., presidia& &selder: Harnburs Rev. J. w. Gates; Fountain Hill. Rev L.. D. sBracy: crossett. Rev. P. .sH