Rev. Karl J.. Sladek, our Bohemian Missionary, who worked in the old Nebraska Conference last year, concluded a most arduous and encouraging year, during which he preached 131 sermons, and reports 106 conversions, from which there were 91 accessions to the church. Twenty-six of these are still on probation. There has been an increase of twenty-three Sunday school scholars and ninety-eight are enrolled in a Bohemian-English Bible class. Bro. Sladek has baptized six adults and twenty-one children, and has collected from his people for benevolences $125.00.
   During the year John Drahovsel had an attractive appointment offered him in Kansas and accepted it. Bro. Sladek secured Frank Horalek from Paris to be his assistant and he has delighted the Bohemians who have heard him speak and impressed Americans who know him as able, earnest, and sincere. On condition that we provide $100 toward his coming expenses, he has agreed to serve the mission for three years. Brother Horalek is a local preacher. The second assistant is Bohimal Titera, a local preacher. Frank Sedy, a Bohemian student pastor, will live and work among his countrymen in Havelock and study English in Nebraska Wesleyan University during the coming year, providing we can arrange for the balance of his expense.
   The W. H. M. S. supported during the past year Mrs. Kejr, who has worked faithfully and with much success.
   Miss Julia Sladek completed the Deaconess Training Course at Kansas City last June and will be an additional W. H. M. S. worker from now on.
   Brother Sladek has collected from Bohemian churches for local expenses $374.40, and has paid out of his own salary an overdraft of $145.10 to cover necessary outlays.

   The auditing committee having examined the accounts of the district superintendents, of the treasurers of the three old conferences, of the Rev. G. W. Isham concerning the Bohemian work, find them correct.
   We find further that the account of the Rev. J. M. Bothwell shows a balance on hand of $58.70; that of Rev. Hammons, a balance of $32.50; that of Rev. Morris, a balance of $20.09; and that of Rev. Gaither, a balance of $5.10.
   We find still further that in the confusion of readjustment of the benevolences, there was left in the hands of the treasurer of the old Nebraska Conference, the sum of $72.00, belonging to the local Conference Claimants' Fund, the error being discovered too late to be used this year.
   We find also that the account of G. W. Isham shows that he has paid out $15.85 in excess of his receipts. We recommend that he be reimbursed in that amount, providing there be funds available for that purpose.
   The reports of the conference treasurer and the treasurer of the Conference Minute Funds submitted were found to be correct.

   Resolved: 1. That we express to the officers and men of the army and navy our cordial prayers and Christian sympathy;
   2. That we urge our Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their utmost influence to have an adequate number of Chaplains provided for in both Army and Navy, and ample provisions of chapels, libraries, and gymnasia;
   3. That we instruct our Senators and Representatives to insist that the moral and spiritual welfare of our officers and men under arms, be carefully considered in the administration of the Army and Navy, as they are in large part the sons of Christian homes and will soon return to civil life, and they are precious to the church, loaned for a short time to this public service;

   4. That we set apart the Sunday before the Fourth of July as Patriotic Day, and we advise that at least one service be devoted to promoting a sustained interest in the men who serve under flag both the Regular Army and the National Guard;
   5. That we demand of our State Legislature to create and maintain as wide a zone as possible around each army post, within which shall be prohibited, under heavy penalties, the sale of intoxicating liquors, gambling and houses of prostitution;
   6. That a permanent Committee be maintained from this body and from the laity of the churches of one layman and minister from each district to cooperate with like committees from other churches, to keep themselves informed as to the moral and spiritual needs' of these national forces and to endeavor to have those needs supplied.

   Recognizing as we do the importance of God's Word in the work of the church and the success of Christ's Kingdom, we submit the following resolutions:
   1. That we place on record our appreciation of the work done by the American Bible Society in the printing and sending out of the Holy Scriptures.
   2. That for it we, the members of the Nebraska Conference, will speak our warmest words, and for its great work our earnest prayers, and urge upon our people the necessity of meeting our apportionment in full, and
   3. Believing as we do that the Word of God teaches the highest moral standards, we will hail the day when that Word may be read and taught in the public schools of Nebraska.

   Your committee begs leave to offer the following recommendations:
   That the publication of the Semi-monthly Apologetic and Evangelistic Bohemian paper--"Zivot" be continued, and that we pledge to it the financial help necessary to make this possible.
   That a fund of $1,000.00 be raised to pay the deficit of the last two years in the publication and incidental funds of the mission and to meet these expenses this year, and that appeals for this cause be authorized among our churches and people.
   That our Bishop and General Conference District Representatives be asked to urge upon the General Committee on Home Missions and

Church Extension the great importance and need of strengthening this work..
   That we memorialize the General Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension to appropriate at least $2,500 for Bohemian Missions in Nebraska for 1914.
   That we request our Bishop to appoint G. W. Isham Superintendent of Bohemian Missions in Nebrsaka (sic) for the coming year.

   Believing that the Methodist Brotherhood should be a strong factor in the solution of our financial, social, evangelistic and other problems;
   We recommend the organization of a chapter wherever practicable.
   We call attention to the convention of Methodist Men, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 2831, 1913.
   We urgently ask that the Brotherhood be given recognition on the program of the next session of the Nebraska Conference.
   We recommend the organization of a Nebraska Conference Brotherhood, and make the following nominations:

   In the matter of the Conference Claimants' Endowment Funds of these conferences we report as follows:
   In the North Nebraska and the West Nebraska Conferences there is no general endowment, but each has what is known as a Preachers' Aid Society, which is incorporated according to the laws of the State of Nebraska.
   The society within the bounds of the North Nebraska Conference is known as the Conference Claimants' Association of the North Nebraska Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has a paid up capital of $6,097.81.
   The society within the bonds of the West Nebraska Conference is know as the "Preachers' Aid Society of the West Nebraska Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church," and has a paid up capital of $5176.

   In both of these conferences only such members of the conference as are members of these societies are in any way beneficiaries on the funds of the society.
   The Nebraska Conference has what is known as "The Trustees of the Conference Claimants' Endowment Fund of the Nebraska Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church," having a general endowment amounting to $51,540, and constituted as follows:

   Of this fund about $14,341 is productive, the income being paid at each session of the conference to the treasurer of the Conference Board of Stewards to be administered by said Board according to the provisions of the discipline providing for the support of retired preachers.
   After careful consideration and study of the conditions governing these funds we have not been able to find any way by which they may

be combined. We therefore, beg leave to report the following recommendations concerning these societies for the consideration of the conference:
   (1). We would recommend that the North Nebraska and the West Nebraska Conferences unite the Preachers' Aid Societies of these conferences, making one society, the same to be incorporated according the laws of the State of Nebraska, and under the name of the "Preachers' Aid Society of the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church," membership in this society to be made accessible to any member of the conference in effective service, under such rules and regulations as shall be provided by the Board of Trustees of the society when approved by the Auditor of State and the members of the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
*the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.* (*---*sic)
   (2). We would recommend that the general or democratic endowment begun in the Nebraska Annual Conference, shall be continued under the following conditions:
   (a) Inasmuch as the pastors within the bounds of the Nebraska Annual Conference have paid or subscribed about $4.500 to the general endowment already raised in this conference, we feel that it is only fair that this Commission shall request the ministers coming into the new conference from the North Nebraska and the West Nebraska Conferences to contribute to this fund a pro rata amount with that contributed by the members of the Nebraska Conference.
   (b) We recommend that a field agent of field agents shall be appointed by the presiding Bishop, at the coining session of the Nebraska Annual Conference, to present the cause and solicit funds for the general endowment from the territory formerly known as the North Nebraska and the West Nebraska Conferences. We especially recommend that the canvass within this new territory shall be pushed from this session of the conference, and also that the canvass already begun in the territory of what has been known as the Nebraska Conference shall be continued that no tentative pledges or bequests may be lost.
   (c) We recommend that the Articles of Incorporation of the Society known as "The Trustees of the Conference Claimants' Endowment Fund of the Nebraska Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church" shall be amended as follows:
   To make the Board of Trustees to consist of not less than nine nor more than twleve (sic) members.
   To change article three so that the amount of endowment possible to accumulate by the society shall be Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars instead of One Hundred Thousand Dollars as in the present articles.

   We have made marked progress in our work during the year now closing the best year by far, all considered, in the history of the Society. The Field Secretary has received in new subscriptions and cash, $6,125.00; a good cottage has been purchased at Clay Center, which with some improvements now being made, will be ready for oc-

cupancy this week, The total cost of this property of seven rooms is less than $2,000.00. Through the generosity of Hiram Burch a cottage has been secured in University Place at a cost of slightly over two thousand dollars. Brother Burch and family giving $700.00 of this amount.
   An Elect-Brother has, by will, planned to pay the full cost of a brick cottage.
   The plan of annual payment has been tested this year in re-visiting a number of charges where the five annual payments have been completed, and in almost every case the renewals have exceeded the previous subscriptions. The interest of our people in this work is growing rapidly.

   Resolved:
   1st. That we recommend the election of the following Trustees.
   For one year--A. C. Crosthwaite, L. H. Shumate, G. H. Main. For two years.--W. B. Alexander, M. S. Porter, Wm. Esplin. For three years--J. F. Poucher, J. H. Worley, R. F. Shacklock.
   2nd. We recommend the appointment of C. M. Shepherd as field secretary, and ask the Bishop to appoint him to that work.
   3rd. We recommend that each person receiving an appointment from the Bishop pay 1/2 of 1% of his cash salary for salary and expenses of the field secretary, the surplus, if any to be turned into the Endowment Fund.

   On recommendation of their respective quarterly conferences, the licenses of the following deaconesses have been renewed. Miss Emmaline Garrett, Miss Maude Adams, Miss Mamie D. Cook, and Miss Elizabeth Hartman, all of whom the Board recommends for your approval as suitable persons to work as deaconesses in the Nebraska Conference.
   Miss Cora Weetman is beyond the bounds of the conference and no recommendation for renewal of her license has been received.
   The St. Paul church, Lincoln, quarterly conference recommends the renewal of the license of Miss Nellie R. Rouse, but as her transfer has not been received by the board, we cannot act upon it.
   Miss Clara Dobson is continued on probation in the studies of the first year.
   Miss Minnie Lockwood has been transferred to the Northern Minnesota Conference.

   The committee recommends the appointment of the following six men as Conference Evangelists: G. I. Wright, Joel A. Smith, Raymond Rush, F. A. Campbell, H. L. Powers, Gerriet Janssen.
   That each evangelist be required to report his work done during the Conference year within the conference boundary and the compensation for that work.
   That the district superintendents consider the plan that has been in operation on the Neligh District during the past year, that of the employment of one of the Conference Evangelists as a District Evangelist, with a view to its adoption by the several districts of the conference.

   We, your committee on the Charter of the Crowell Home, would respectfully report our findings as follows. All that seems necssary (sic) to meet the new conditions is to amend the Articles of Incorporation by substituting the following for Article III.
   Trustees.--(a) The board of Trustees shall consist of thirteen members; seven ministerial and six lay members.
   (b) Three Trustees to be elected by the Northwest Nebraska Conference and seven to be elected by the Nebraska Conference, and in addition, the Resident Bishop, the District Superintendent of the district in which Blair is located, and the pastor of the M. E. church in Blair shall be members, ex officio.
   (c) The Board of Trustees shall have authority to fill all vacancies until the meeting of the next Annual Conference.
   We recommend as the present method of procedure that this conference elect two laymen for two years and two ministers and three laymen for four years.

   Your committee is pleased to be able to report that this beautiful Home for worthy aged Methodists is measuring up to its present capacity of usefulness. It is the opinion of your committee that its capacity should be enlarged, that others entitled to a claim upon this institution may be able to avail themselves of the same.
   We therefore recommend, that the request of the trustees of said institution be granted, which is as follows:
   1st. That we ask Conference to apportion a maintenance fund of $5000.

   2nd. That we ask for an apportionment of $10,000 for a new wing to the north of the present building.
   3rd. That this apportionment be made by the cabinet to the various districts, and by the district superintendents to the charges.
   4th. That the pastors arrange to raise said apportionment early in the year, and forward same to the superintendent of the home, Wm. Esplin, in order that the work may begin as soon as possible.
   We propose the following persons to be elected as members of the Board of Trustees of the Home:

E. J. HAYES, Chairman.
C. A. NORLIN, Secretary.

   The Secretary of the Crowell Memorial Home begs to submit the following report:
   The Crowell Home as an Institution for retired ministers, their wives, widows, and deaconesses, as well as worthy members of the church, is occupying a larger place in the Methodism of Nebraska each year. The past year has been the most successful of the seven of its existence.
   Under the most able direction of Superintendent Wm. Esplin and his estimable wife as Matron, the interests of the Institution as well as the residents, have been well cared for, and the atmosphere of the place is most homelike. With the sixteen residents, the available space is occupied, and to meet the increasing demand it will be necessary to add a wing, which we are asking the friends of the Institution to consider.
   The Treasurer submits the following report covering the period since organization:

Respectfully submitted,             
CHAS. P. LANG,     
            Secretary.

   Seeing the great spiritual poverty of so many of our churches and believing that Jesus pointed out the supreme work of His church on earth when He said, "I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance," we therefore wish to present the following resolutions:
   Resolved, That each pastor in this conference shall go into the closet of prayer and remain there until the spirit of Jesus shall prepare him for this greatest and most difficult of all work.
   That we recommend a house to house visitation on every charge in order that we may have a religious census of the entire field.
   That we form prayer leagues with the direct object of asking God to prepare us for this first year's work in this conference, that it shall be marked by a gracious revival throughout its bounds.

   Whereas, the Epworth League occupies a most important field of the church work, and
   Whereas, there is danger of neglect and superficial work in this field,
   Be it resolved, That as pastors we pledge the League our hearty support in untiring effort to help its members to the highest standard of New Testament life, and
   Be it further resolved, that the district meetings be confined more closely to practical problems and their solution, with an interchange of plans and experiences.
   Resolved that each League formulate a plan whereby it may raise at the earliest possible date, the proportionate amount for the Endowment of the Chancellor's chair of the Nebraska Wesleyan University, and that as leaders we use every opportunity to turn the stream of students from our Leagues to the Wesleyan.

   We desire to express our appreciation of the Epworth Assembly and its management under the direction of its efficient president.
   We recommend the organization of Junior and Intermediate Leagues wherever possible, and that special effort be made to train up leaders for this work.

   To comply with the action of the last General Conference in voting large increases to the items of Episcopal support and in addition to this transferring the entire expenses of the Missionary Episcopate to the Episcopal Fund.
   Be it resolved, That we emphasize the imperative necessity of raising the amount apportioned to this conference in order to meet the actual demands upon the treasury.

   We Recommend:
   1. That this Conference renew its approval of the Nebraska-Church Federation.
   2. That, as the meetings of the State Council are now biennial, the term of office of representatives to the State Council hereafter be two years, and that thirteen representatives be chosen at this time.
   3. That the individual churches of our body be urged to co-operate heartily in promoting the work of Church federation.

   Whereas, The last general conference recommended a more systematic plan for caring for her benevolencs (sic), and
   Whereas, this plan involves an every member canvass, offerings upon the weekly basis, the use of the duplex envelope, two treasurers, and quarterly remittances,

   Therefore, be it resolved, that this conference places itself unreservedly behind this plan and pledges the hearty support of pastors and district superintendents in the general introduction of the plan, and
   Be it further resolved that the conference commission on finance be instructed to appoint a committee to make a thorough study of the benevolent situation in this conference and to present a written report at the next session of the conference.

   The committee, desires to emphasize the importance of maintaining mission study classes within the bounds of each charge wherever practicable.
   In order that our youth may grow up in touch with world-wide evangelism, we recommend missionary instruction in the Sunday School. We urge an increased interest by our pastors and people so that a steady advance may be maintained.

   The good work these faithful women have done and the splendid results they have obtained by their toil, give the church much cause for joy and gratitude.
   The pressing need now is that the number of these faithful few be augmented by many thousand more.
   We recommend that the pastors be diligent and faithful in presenting the work of this society to their churches, and organizing societies wherever possible, and that one public Sabbath service during the year be given the society for representation of their work.

   We congratulate of Freedman's Aid Society for the grand work it has accomplished, and realizing the great need for Christian work among the freedmen, we pledge ourselves to faithful co-operation in this work.
   We recommend that Lincoln Day be observed and the program of the society be used to present the cause to our people.

   We look upon the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension as the most efficient agency that we have for the solution of the many great problems which now confront the church. Therefore, we pledge it our hearty co-operation and support. We desire to express our appreciation of the quick response and relief given to the stricken churches of Omaha in their hour of great trial.
   Realizing the condition of certain parts of our conference, we recommend that the appropriations of the Board to this territory be commensurate to the great need, especially to the work among the Bohemians.

   On December 18, 1911, at a meeting of the Home Missions Council called to meet at the Y. M. C. A. in Omaha, the undersigned was appointed to solicit funds from the Methodist pastors of the state to be used in making a Home Mission Survey for the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. The Rev. L. P. Ludden of the Lutheran Church was chosen Treasurer for all the churches represented. Following are the amounts collected and applied:

J. W. EMBREE.

   We, the committee, respectfully submit the following resolutions:
   We commend the work being done by the Woman's Home Missionary Society. They are striving to send the light into every dark corner of America; they are using every effort to solve the Bohemian question in our own state.
   We recommend the assistance of our brethern (sic) to help them in

the enterprise of enlarging and improving Mother's Jewels' Home at York; also the Kansas City National Training School for Deaconesses and Missionaries.
   We recommend the observance of Home Mission week by all of the pastors in November, and the securing of the material furnished by the board.
   We pledge them our hearty co-operation and the chance to make their work known from our pulpits.

W. O. ROMICK, Secretary.

   The Nebraska Methodist Hospital and Deaconess Home during the past year has rendered a Christ-like service, not only to the whole of Methodism of our own and adjoining states, but also to all who have sought her kindly help and service. We rejoice in the enlarged usefulness of this splendid institution. We commend the trustees for their wise management, and rejoice that the new wing has been brought to completion and is now ready for service. There is, however, a debt of $40,000, which, if the apportionment be paid in full will not embarrass the institution.
   In view of the cost of $200.00 per month for current expenses of the nurses and deaconess home, it is imperative that steps be taken to build a permanent home as soon as possible.
   We recommend that the district superintendents apportion to their respective districts a sum equal to 25c per member for the coming year, and especially plead with our pastors that every effort be put forth to raise this amount.
   We call attention to the free work done by this institution where the needy and unfortunate may receive the best and most skillful aid. We commend the work of the superintendent and all her associates, and pray God's blessings upon their noble work.

in ability and service. Our Superintendent has maintained her remarkable record as head of the institution and all things have worked harmoniously.
   The new wing is practically completed and though much more time has been taken than was expected when the contract was let, we feel sure that with the changes and additions that have been installed we have had as good service as we could well expect.
   This wing will greatly add to our ability to serve the sick and suffering and we hope that before we shall be obliged to make another addition to the hospital that we may be able to erect a suitable Nurses' Home so that we can save paying rent and have better quarters for our workers.
   The cost of the new wing, not including the furnishing of the rooms will be a little more than $70,000.00 and we have been compelled to make a loan of about $40,000.00 which we hope to see paid in good time.
   We can never hope to meet the requirements of our work unless we follow the example of other charitable institutions and keep our needs before the public in such away that we can get what the Lord hag designed that we should have for this much needed Christian work.
   We specially urge the best efforts of all the brethren to meet the full apportionment, 25c per capita.

G. A. LUCE, President.

   We, your Committee, would respectfully submit the following report: We most heartily commend all our Non-Connectional Benevolences which are directly under the control of our church, or of any organization within the church. We would specifically mention the Nebraska Wesleyan University, The Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Crowell Home, Mother's Jewels' Home and our Bohemian Work.
   We also endorse the Anti-Saloon League. We further recommend that our pastors require all others desiring to present their causes to our churches to first secure the consent of the Official Boards of said churches.

   We desire to thus express our appreciation of the work of the Methodist Book Concern during the past year, as well as the increase in business. We gladly note the visit of Geo. P. Mains, of the Book Concern,

and of C. B. Spencer, of the Central Christian Advocate, to our conference.
   With pleasure we note that the subscriptions to the Advocate within our territory have an increase of nearly one hundred percent, or a gain of 1,800 during the year. We commend our pastors for their assistance in this achievement and urge the canvass to bring the Advocate into every home; as well as the Methodist Review and other of our church publications.

   The Commision (sic) recommend that 5,500 copies of the minutes be published.
   That an apportionment of one-fourth of one percent of cash salary of all who receive appointments at the hands of the bishop be made to pay for publication of minutes.
   That the express be prepaid on minutes paid for at conference.
   That five copies of minutes be allowed for each dollar paid and that single copies be sold at twenty-five cents.
   That the Secretary of the Conference be paid a salary of $100 per annum.
   That all necessary expenses of conference officers be paid out of the minute fund.
   That H. F. Huntington be elected Treasurer of the Minute Fund.

G. W. ISHAM, Chairman.

   We, the committee on District Conference records, report that we have examined all records placed in our hands, viz: Those of Norfolk, Holdredge, Neligh, and Grand Island Districts, and to the best of our knowledge find the same correct.

D. W. PARKER, Chairman.
S. E. TAFT, Secretary.

   Resolved, That we express our appreciation for the presence of our Resident Bishop, Frank M. Bristol, as president of our conference.
   The ardous (sic) labors of the secretary, the treasurer, the statistician and their assistants require them to forego many of the social and other privileges of the conference; therefore, resolved that we voice our high apreciation (sic) of their valuable services.
   We express our sincere gratitude to the people of Lincoln, Uni-

versity Place, and Havelock who have graciously received and entertained us during this conference session; to the Lincoln State Bank; to the press; to Clark A. Fulmer, Chancellor of Nebraska Wesleyan University, and the women of the First Methodist Episcopal church of University Place for the bountiful banquet served in the parlors of the church upon the occasion of our visit to Wesleyan. And further, we are especially grateful to the City Evangelization Union of Lincoln, the pastors, the district superintendents, and particularly to J. Franklin Boeye, pastor of Grace Church, and to the Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Church for the bountiful way in which they have cared for the dining of the conference. We have enjoyed the delightful association of their homes and have been shown true Christian hospitality.
   We are grateful to all who have aided in making the program of this conference a success, especially to Dr. Rall for his series of addresses, and to those who have represented the various causes of our church.
   The associations and comradeship occasioned by the formation of the Nebraska Conference are delightfully pleasant. It is with great satisfaction that we record our joy in this union. We pray that with the increase of responsibility and opportunity there will come also a deeper consecration and a greater zeal in the services of our Lord and Saviour, Christ.

J. M. MacDONALD, Chairman,
OSCAR W. REYNOLDS, Secretary.

   Whereas, the tendencies to a holiday and work-day Sunday have been marked, and it is necessary for good citizens of all classes to unite in an effort to preserve the quiet, thoughtful, worshipful Sabbath for ourselves, our children and the interests of our country;
   Whereas, we have learned with deep regret that our state fair is open on the Sabbath Day, and that this conference, representing more than 50,000 Methodists of the state, deplores such desecration of the Sabbath,
   Therefore be it resolved that we earnestly request the State Fair Board to close the fair on the Lord's day.
   That we recommend that the secretary of this conference send a copy of these. resolutions to the State Fair Association.
   That we recommend that our pastors preach and distribute literature on Sabbath observance.
   That we heartily endorse the work of the Sunday League of America, and promise the League our hearty support.

S. W. LONGACRE, Chairman.
L. R. KECKLER, Secretary.