departments may be in harmony with the decisions of the Supreme Court. Our motto is:

   Whereas: The Anti-Saloon League, Prohibition Alliance, Good Templars, and W. C. T. U., and all other societies organized for the purpose of driving the saloon from our midst, be it,
   Resolved: We co-operate with them and give them our support whenever, and wherever it will aid in accomplishing that much desired end.
   And, Whereas; the Eighth Annual Anti-Saloon Convention is to be held in Washington, D. C., December 9-11, 1903, we recommend the appointment of two delegates from this body to that convention;
   Also, that we appoint one of our members as our representative in the National Board of Directors.
   We note with deep sorrow and humiliation the wide open desolation now being wrought by the social evil, therefore be it,
   Resolved: That we condemn any attempted legislation whereby this evil is made a source of public revenue, or of licensing it in any form, and that we call upon parents and leaders of our young people to give a careful instruction as to the fearful dangers about them from this moral leprosy.

   The Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church is doing excellent work distributing religious literature in many lands and languages. More tracts could be used to good advantage by pastors and lay workers. We recommend,
   1st. That we give the society our mural and financial support, endeavoring to meet in full our apportionments for tracts.
   2nd. That every pastor secure a catalogue of tracts from the Book Concern, and aid in the circulation of these leaves from the Tree of Life.
   3d. That every pastor send to the Tract Society for the free grant of tracts to which his charge is entitled.

   ¶ Note: -- The above does not include $5.03 in odd cents.
   In this sum is included $100. from Nebraska City District by check of Rev. J. S. W. Dean for "Open Door Fund, "credited as follows:
   Nehawka $5.00; Bethel $20.00; Table Rock $30.00; Nebraska City $45.00. I think its proper credit will be to Missionary collections.
   § The Omaha Hospital and different phases of the Missionary work are largely included in this sum of vouchers. Many brethren give no items on their Treasurer's slips, and their vouchers being returned with their envelope there is nothing in my possession to determine the causes included.
A. C. CROSTHWAITE,
Treasurer.

   September 16, 1903.
ORIEN W. FIFER,
Secretary.

   We note with pleasure the prosperous condition, rapid growth and aggressive spirit of the W. F. M. S.
   We recognize in this auxiliary to the parent society an important factor in the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom in the foreign fields.
   We recommend the organization of auxiliaries on all our charges; and the hearty co-operation of the members of these societies, with the pastor in the collection of funds, and the distribution of literature, to advance the cause or Christ's Kingdom.

   With new commendation and endorsement we desire to express our appreciation of the increased interest manifest by the women both in the church and state. We are gratified to note the continued prosperity of this society. It is indispensable to the work of the church. And the women who are carrying on this important work are deserving of highest praise for their self-sacrificing devotion to the Master's work. We therefore urge all our pastors to bring aims and needs of this society before their people and endeavor to interest every woman of the church in this noble cause.

   Whereas: The Rev. A. E. Chadwick has served this conference as its postmaster for thirteen consecutive years be it,
   Resolved: That we hereby express our cordial appreciation of and great gratitude for his painstaking, accurate and courteous service and be it further
   Resolved: That we do hereby heartily recommend to the committee on arrangements for the General Conference of 1904 the appointment of the Rev. A. E. Chadwick as postmaster of that body.

   Resolved: That in view of the fact that the Mother's Jewels' Home is our own institution, that the pastors of the entire conference be requested to give their entire support to the same.
   Resolved: That as a Conference we express our appreciation of the self-sacrificing labors of Brother and Sister Spurlock in this work, and we pray God's special blessing upon them.

   Whereas: Owing to the size of the Nebraska Conference, and the

increasing burden of its entertainment upon the hospitality of the larger of the churches;
   Resolved: That a committee of five be appointed by the Bishop to draft and present a plan by which the burden of the entertainment of the Conference shall be equitably distributed and borne by all the pastoral charges.

   That the Nebraska Conference reaffirms its allegiance to Section 248 of the Discipline, and hereby instructs its delegates to the General Conference to be elected at this session to use their voice and vote in favor of the present reading of said section.

   Resolved: That as our lot was so fortunately cast in the garden spot of Nebraska Methodism we improve this opportunity to express our appreciation. The whole Conference is under obligations, and does appreciate the untiring efforts of Dr. Fletcher L. Wharton, pastor of St. Paul Church, and his co-laborers in this and other churches in providing entertainment for the ministers, laymen, and visiting brethren.
   That we are grateful for the hospitality and kindly treatment received in the homes of Lincoln Methodists.
   That we hereby express our gratitude to St. Paul Epworth League for the splendid reception and entertaining program tendered at the opening of the conference.
   That we are grateful to the Press for the generous way in which they have published the proceedings of the conference.
   And to the railroad officials for their favors and kindly treatment.
   Resolved further, that we will gladly welcome our beloved Bishop Andrews to the Nebraska Conference any time he may long for our fellowship.

   Whereas, the existing provision for the support of our superannuate preachers, their widows and orphans is inadequate, and whereas, there is in consequence much discomfort and hardship in many sections of the connection, therefore be it
   Resolved: That the General Conference authorize a commission of fifteen, one for each General Conference district, and one at large, to devise a connectional plan that will make better provisions forthe sup-

port of the superannuates without arbitrarily affecting any local organization or arrangement now existing and report the same to the General Conference in time for trial action.

   Whereas, The signs of the times indicate that a fundamental reconstruction of the social order is now in process and we believe it to be the duty of the Church to effect the reconstruction of society in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ, be it
   Resolved: That the Nebraska Annual Conference does hereby address the General Conference in the terms of the following memorial:

To The General Conference of 1904:
   Dear Fathers and Brethren, Greeting
   The Nebraska Annual Conference hereby submits to your judgment and action the following memorial:
   Believing that the prevailing conditions and current changes of the social system indicate imperative and specific duty of the church in the interests of the kingdom of God, it is therefore our petition that you do order and appoint a commission to which shall be referred the consideration of the relation of the church to the social problem, with specific regard to the moral aspects of the relations of capital and labor, the promotion of international peace, the purification of politics, the problem of intoxicating liquors, the protection of the Sabbath, of the family and of youth, and other questions of urgent moral import. We further suggest that the said commission be instructed to deliberate during the ensuing four years, and also, during that time, to move the church at large to vigorous and purposeful thought concerning these themes, and at the end of that time to report to the General Conference of the year 1908 in the following particulars, subject to the final expression and action of the said General Conference.
   First, What principles and measures of industrial, political and moral reform are so evidently Chritsian (sic) and righteous as to warrant the specific endorsement and support of the church?
   Second, How can the existing agencies of the Methodist Episcopal Church be wisely used or improved with a view to promoting the principles and measures thus endorsed?
   Third, To what specific co-operation in this behalf shall we invite the several evangelical denominations.
   Fourth, How can our courses of ministerial study in seminaries and conferences, be modified with a view to better preparing our preachers for a social ministry and for efficiency in moral reform?

mittee on credentials. Rev. O. W. Fifer presented the publication of the Conference Minutes and took a collection of $24 for the same. Committee on credentials reported giving the total number of delegates as one hundred and twenty. On motion the temporary organization was made permanent.
   The chair appointed M. C. Joyce, F. A. Bourne and Mrs. Anna Downing committee on resolutions.
   Rev. Marquette addressed the Conference in the interest of the Historical association and requested that a committee of five be appointed to confer with one of like number of Ministers. The following persons were named as said committee: C. S. Polk, A. L. Hughes, G. H. Lamont, T. A. Butcher and Mrs. Louisa Chistner. The chair appointed as tellers M. N. Starr, C. S. Polk, B. L. Storey, P. H. Schwab, and Mrs. C. M. Shepherd.

   The informal ballot for delegates to the General Conference was taken.
   While waiting for the tellers to report the Beck family sang several selections.
   The committee on resolutions reported as follows and report adopted:
   1. Whereas, Many years ago a second publishing house was established largely on account of poor facilities for transportation and
   Whereas, Under the present plan many parts of the work are duplications and,
   Whereas, The conditions of transportation have been changed during the lapse of years and,
   Whereas, We believe the publishing interests can best be served not only financially but in other ways by one central plant therefore,
   Resolved: That it is the sense of this body that there be a unification of our publishing interests.
   2. Whereas, A number of book depositories were established by the church when we had poor railway facilities and it seemed a necessity and,
   Whereas, Such a condition is a thing of the post and,
   Whereas, While such depositories meet the demand of the local patronage in the regions round about, yet such portions of the country could be supplied with more than equal facilities by the Central Publishing Houses and,
   Whereas, A number of these depositories not only use the profits of their business but run at an actual loss, therefore,
   Resolved, That it is the sense of this body that there be a centralization of these interests, which can be done with great saving of funds which should go into the proper channels, and without harm to any section of the country.
   3. Whereas, Our Advocates and other publications have standing

advertisements of venturesome speculation such as oil and mining stocks, town lots as well as many others and,
   Whereas, It creates a distrust in many of our people, weakening the influence and purpose of our papers therefore be it,
   Resolved: That it is the sense of this body that the best interests of our church demand their discontinuance, and further that the delegates elected to the General Conference are hereby requested to use their influence against such advertisements.
   4. In consideration of the many claims to be annually presented to the churches of Methodism and in view of the fact that some of these can be consolidated and yet sustain a concise classification, therefore be it,
   Resolved, That this body favor the consolidation of our benevolences.
   5. Resolved, That it is the sense of this body that section 248 of the Discipline be retained without change and that our delegates to the General Conference are instructed to vote far the same.
   On motion of Miss Watson the Conference by a rising vote expressed sympathy for Mrs. H. T. Davis and family in the death of their husband and father, Rev. H. T. Davis, a pioneer of Nebraska Methodism.
   The report of the tellers received. Mrs. M. E. Roberts having sixty-two of the one hundred and nineteen votes cast, was on motion of C. S. Polk, declared elected.
   Four additional tellers were appointed as follows: A. L. Hughes, F. H. Bottom, F. E. Bourne and Cyrus Black. A second ballot was taken. Mrs. M. E. Roberts addressed the Conference thanking them for the honor conferred in her election. The result of the ballot was announced.
   J. F. Neal received sixty-eight and C. L. Lewis fifty-nine of the one hunrded (sic) and thirteen votes and were declared elected.
   A third ballot was taken without result. On the fourth ballot Mrs. M. D. Nickell receiving a majority of the one hundred votes cast was declared elected.
   A ballot for reserve delegates resulted in the election of P. L. Paine M. D., and Miss Ella M. Watson.
   Moved by Dr. Paine that the annual conference which meets prior to the next Lay Conference be requested to arrange for said Lay Conference and to appoint a committee on credentials who shall prepare and tabulate the accredited membership, and furthermore that said committee arrange for one entire day to be devoted to the business of the Lay Conference. Motion prevailed.
   On motion the Conference adjourned.
E. W. MISKELL.
ELLA M. WATSON,
Secretary.