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HE Eleventh Session of the Nebraska Annual Conference was held in the city of Lincoln, beginning on Wednesday, March 29th, 1871,at o'clock A. M. Bishop Edward R. Ames in the chair.

     The previous hour having been spent in devotional exercises conducted by Rev. J. S. Inskip, the Conference proceeded immediately to business.,

     H. T. Davis, Secretary of. the last session called the roll and the following members answered to their names:

      On motion, H. T. Davis was elected Secretary, and W. B. Slaughter and G. S. Alexander Assistant Secretaries.

     Committees were appointed on Education, Tracts, Temperance, Bible Cause, Sunday Schools. Church Extension, Post Offices, Periodicals, Public Worship, Printing Minutes, State Convention, and Freedman's Aid Society. Also, an Auditing Committee and Stewards.

     The Conference was authorized to draw on the Chartered Fund for thirty dollars, and the draft was ordered.

     Documents relative to Freedman's Aid Society and Church Extension were referred to their appropriate committees.

     A communication from Prairie Institute at Nebraska City was referred to Committee on Education.

     Brother Martin was appointed to collect the accounts of the New York Book Concern.

     The report of the Book Committee was received and placed on file.

     The Bishop announced that the amount assessed upon this Conference to defray the expenses of Delegates to the next General Conference is two hundred dollars.

     On motion, it was ordered, that it be apportioned among the several charges and that the Presiding Elders superintend its collection.

     A communication was received relative to the condition of the Missionary Treasury, which was reported in debt to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars.

     J. B. Maxfield was appointed Assistant Treasurer of the Church Extension Board.

     A committee was appointed on the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.

     The rules of the last session were adopted for the present session.

     Conference proceeded to the examination of effective Elders.

     T. B. Lemon presented a written report of the Nebraska City District and his character passed.

     The following brethern reported their collections for Missions and Church Extension and their characters passed

     G. S. Alexander, Isaac Burns, R. Burge, W. S. Blackburn, G. W. Elwood, A. L. Folden, W. A. Presson, R. C. Johnson.

     Joel A. Van Anda, Missionary to Montana. Passed.

     C. W. Gidnings' (sic) character passed and he was granted a Superannuate relation.

     J. W. Taylor. Passed.

     M. Pritchard presented a written report of Lincoln District and his character passed.

     H. T. Davis, J. B. Maxfield and L. W. Smith reported and were passed.

     A. G. White presented a written report of the Omaha District and his character passed.

     W. B. Slaughter, W. P. Grantham, J. Adriance, J. J. Roberts, J. M. Adair, Geo. De La Matyr, and S. P. Van Duzer reported and were passed.

     On motion the Presiding Elders were requested to file their reports and furnish an abstract for publication in the minutes.

     Dr. Walden, book agent at Chicago, was introduced and addressed the Conference.

     The following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

     WHEREAS, We have learned, with great pleasure of the labors of Brother and Sister Inskip with the various Conferences of the West during the last few weeks, and whereas, our hearts are in deep sympathy with them and the great special work in which they are engaged; therefore

     Resolved, That we do most cordially welcome them to our Conference, and would most respectfully request that he take charge of our morning meetings and such other social religious exorcises as may be held during the session of the Conference.

     The Seventh Question, "Who are the Supernumerary Preachers?" was taken up.

     Lewis Janney and Moses F. Shinn were passed and their relation continued.

     The Eighth Question, "Who are the Superannuated Preachers?" was taken up.

     Isaac Burns and J. L. Fort were passed and made effective.

     H. Burch, D. Hart and Z. B. Turman were passed and their relation continued.

SECOND DAY.

     Conference met at 9 A. M. Bishop Ames in the Chair.

     M. Pritchard, W. P. Grantham, L. W. Smith, G. W. Elwood and C. Manson answered to their names.

     The Second Question "Who remain on trial?" was taken up.

     Joseph A. Presson, C. W. Comstock and Alfred Blackwell were passed and continued on trial.

     The Fifth Question "Who have been elected and ordained Elders this year?"

     F. L. Britt and H. P. Mann were passed and elected.

     The First Question "What Preachers are admitted on trial?" was taken up.

     Charles McElvey of the Canadian Methodist New Connection, was introduced, recognized as a Traveling Elder and admitted into the Conference.

     Wm. Peck, recommended by the Blair Quarterly Conference, was admitted on trial.

     David Ward, an Elder in the Wesleyan Methodist Connection, was recognized as a Traveling Elder and admitted into this Conference.

     Louis F. Whitehead, recommended by the Morning Sun Quarterly Conference, Iowa Conference, admitted on trial.

     Geo. H. Wehn and Charles W. Wells, recommended by the Beatrice and Fairbury Quarterly Conference, were admitted on trial.

     Isaac W. Bradt, recommended by the Table Rock Quarterly Conference, was admitted on trial.

     Dennis B. Lake, recommended by the Peru Quarterly Conference, was admitted on trial.

     Dr. Wheeler delivered an interesting address before the Conference on the relation of the State and the Church, respectively, to the cause of Education.

     The thanks of the Conference were voted, unanimously, to Dr. Wheeler for his able and interesting address.

THIRD DAY.

     Conference met at 9 A. M., Bishop Ames in the Chair.

     The Committees of Examination for the next year were announced.

     Dr. Crary, Editor of the Central Christian Advocate, was introduced.

     L. W. Smith was granted a Supernumerary relation.

     The relation of J. G. Miller was changed to that of an effective elder.

     David W. Scott, a Local Preacher, recommended by the Lincoln Station, was elected to beacon's Orders.

     Azro L. Tinkham, a Local Deacon, recommended by the Beatrice Quarterly Conference, was elected to Elder's orders.

     The 1st question, "Who are admitted on trial?" was taken up, and Swain A. Westergren, recommended by the Quarterly Conference of the First M. E. Church in Omaha, was admitted.

     The Educational Commission made their report which was adopted.

     G. S. Alexander was elected Clerk of the Board of Conference Trustees.

     The following resolution, presented by G. S. Alexander, was adopted

     WHEREAS, We have witnessed with grief and alarm the attacks of Infidels and Romanists on that most Sacred institution, the Christian Sabbath; and whereas, it has been openly avowed, by the enemies thereof, that they will oppose any man advocating the same, therefore

     Resolved, That the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, desire to record their firm and unyielding protest against any and every attempt, either by political or legislative action, to impair or destroy the sanctity of the Christian Sabbath.

     On motion, Brother Alexander was appointed a committee to procure and forward to the presiding Elders, blanks for Statistical and Steward's Reports.

     J. H. Presson was authorized to receive all detailed Missionary Reports and arrange them for publication in the minutes.

     Brother Alexander was authorized to procure blanks for the Preachers and Quarterly Conferences.

     Resolutions relative to State Constitution were offered and referred to the Presiding Elders. Dr. Walden addressed the Conference in some excellent remarks on the publishing interests of the Church.

     Dr. Vincent, Secretary of the S. S. Union, was introduced and made a few appropriate remarks.

     Dr. Crary addressed the Conference in behalf of the Central Christian Advocate.

     The Committee on Temperance reported. Report adopted.

FOURTH DAY.

     Conference met at 9 o'clock A. M. Bishop Ames in the Chair.

     Joseph H. Presson was elected to Deacon's Orders.

     John H. DeLaMatyr, a local Deacon was admitted into the Conference, on his certificate of location.

     The following resolutions were adopted.

     Resolved, 1. That we are opposed to any and all legislation for or against the use of the Bible in the Public Schools of the State.

     2. That we are in favor of the equal taxation of all property other than State, County and Municipal possessions.

     3. That we urge the members of the Constitutional Convention, called by the Legislature of this State to meet in June next ; to secure the above provision by proper constitutional enactments; thus removing these matters from the control of legislative action in the future.

     4. That a committee of three be appointed to present to the convention aforesaid the action and resolutions of this Conference; and, if opportunity is afforded to make a verbal explanation of the reasons therefor.

     At the request of the Conference the Committee contemplated in the last resolution was appointed by the Bishop, who named H. T. Davis, A. G. White and W. B. Slaughter as such committee.

     The credentials of J. M. Young and A. Jones, delegates from the Methodist Church were read and J. M. Young was introduced and addressed the Conference.

     After the usual address and disciplinary examination by the Bishop, to the candidates for admission into full connection,

     David Marquett and Francis N. Esterbrook were admitted, they being in Deacon's Orders.

     Joseph W. Martin was admitted and elected to Deacon's Orders.

     Brother Manson was excused from further attendance at the Conference and a resolution of Fraternal esteem and kind wishes for the future welfare of Brother Manson was unanimously adopted.

     Committee on Church Extension reported, and the report was adopted.

     Committee on Sunday Schools reported and the report was adopted.

     Moved and carried that when we adjourn it be to meet at three o'clock this afternoon.

     W. B. Slaughter was appointed to preside in the afternoon session.

     On motion, the Conference agreed to meet next Monday morning at eight o'clock.

     The 7th question "Where shall the next Conference be held?" was taken up.

     Nebraska City and Omaha were nominated.

     Nebraska City was chosen.

     Conference met pursuant to adjournment at 3 P. M. Brother Slaughter in the Chair,

     Devotional exercises conducted by Brother Folden.

     Committee on Tracts, Committee on Periodicals and Committee on Education reported. The reports were adopted.

     The Steward's report was presented and adopted.

     Visitors were appointed to Garrett Bibical (sic) Institute and the Prairie Institute at Nebraska City.

     Committee on The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society reported and the report was adopted.

     Committee to Audit Presiding Elder's accounts reported and the report was received and placed on file.

     The report on Sunday School Statistics was read and placed on file.

     The following resolution was adopted

     Resolved, That we have heard with great pleasure, the accounts of the revival of Christian holiness in various places, by the agency of Camp Meetings held under the auspices of the National Camp Meeting Association, and that a committee of three be appointed to correspond with the above name Association, and arrange for a Camp Meeting to be held during the coming summer in some elligible (sic) locality in the Missouri Valley near the north-west corner of the State of Missouri.

     W. A. Presson, G. S. Alexander and J. B. Maxfield were appointed such committee.

     Committee on Bible Cause reported and the report was adopted.

     W. H. Woods was elected to Deacon's Orders.

FIFTH DAY.

     Conference met at 8 o'clock A. M. Bishop Ames in the Chair.

     Devotional exercises conducted by J. L. Fort.

     Certificate of ordinations was presented by Bishop Ames, as follows

     This certifies that Joseph W. Martin, David W. Scott, Joseph H. Presson and William H. Woods were ordained Deacons in the Methodist Episcopal Church, on the 2d day of April, 1871, at Lincoln, Nebraaka (sic); and that, at the same time and place, Franklin D. Britt, Henry P. Mann and Azro L. Tinkham were ordained Elders in the same Church by the undersigned.

E. R. AMES.

     Committee on Missions reported. The report was amended and adopted.

     Committee to devise means to defray the expenses of delegates to the General Conference reported, and the report was adopted.

     The Officers and Managers of the Church Extension Board were elected.

     Swaine A. Westergren was elected to Deacon's Orders and the Bishop ordained him.
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     Resolutions of thanks were adopted.

     The minutes were read and approved.

     Bishop Ames addressed the Conference in earnest and affectionate words of counsel and encouragement and then the appointments were read, and

     Conference adjourned. The doxology was sung and the benediction was pronounced by Bishop Ames.

DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

     Question 1. What Preachers are admitted on trial?

Wm. Peck, Wm. H. Woods, Louis F. Whitehead, Geo. H. Wehn, Charles W. Wells, Isaac W. Bradt, Dennis B. Lake, Swaine A. Westergren.

     Q. 2. Who remain on trial?

Joseph H. Presson, C. W. Comstock, Alfred Blackwell.

     Q. 3. Who are admitted into full connection?

David Marquett, Francis M. Esterbrook, Joseph W. Martin.

     Q. 4. Who are the Deacons?

David Marquett, F. M. Esterbrook, J. W. Martin, S. A. Westergren, J. H. Presson, Wm. H. Woods.

     Q. 5. Who have been elected and ordained Elders this year?

F. L. Britt, H. P. Mann.

     Q. 6. Who have located this year?

None.

     Q. 7. Who are the Supernumerary Preachers?

Lewis Janney, M. F. Shinn, L. W. Smith.

     Q. 8. Who are the Superannuated or worn out Preachers?

H. Burch, David Hart, C. W. Giddings, J. T. Cannon, Z. B. Turman.

     Q. 9. Who have been expelled from the connection this year?

None.

     Q. 10. Who have withdrawn from the connection this year?

George Wansbrough.

     Q. 11. Are all the Preachers blameless in life and conversation?

The character of each preacher was examined in open Conference, and nothing appeared against any.

     Q. 12. Who have died this year?

None.

     Q. 13. What is the number of Church members.

See Statistical Reports

     Q. 14. What amounts are necessary for the Superannuated Preachers, and Widows and Orphans of Preachers, and to make up the deficiencies of those who have not received their regular allowance on the circuits?

$5,678.24.

     Q. 15. What has been collected on the foregoing accounts and how has it been applied?

     Q. 16. Where are the Preachers stationed this year?

See Appointments.

     Q. 17. Where and when shall our next Conference be held?

Nebraska City. Time not fixed.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

EDUCATION--G. S. Alexander, G. DeLaMatyr, J. B. Maxfield.

MISSIONS.--T. B. Lemon, M. Pritchard, A. G. White.

TRACTS.--A. L. Folden, J. M. Muir, H. P. Mann.

TEMPERANCE.--J. L. Fort, W. S. Blackburn, M. F. Shinn.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS.--J. G. Miller, J. N. Adair, J. Adriance.

CHURCH EXTENSION.--L. F. Britt, M. F. Shinn, W. A. Presson.

POST OFFICES.--G. Elwood, J. Adriance.

PERIODICALS.--Isaac Burns, J. Adriance, L. W. Smith.

PUBLIC WORSHIP.--M. Pritchard, H. T. Davis.

STEWARDS.--R. Burge, S. P. Van Duzer, F. M. Esterbrook.

AUDITING COMMMITTEE (sic).--J. W. Taylor, D. Marquett, J. G. Miller.

PRINTING MINUTES.--H. T. Davis, W. B. Slaughter, G. S. Alexander.

FREEDMAN'S AID SOCIETY.--J. G. Miller, J. B. Maxfield, W. A. Presson.

WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.--L. F. Britt, J. G. Miller, S. P. Van Duzer.

     TO PROCURE BLANKS.--G. S. Alexander.

     TO MEMORIALIZE STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.--H. T. Davis, A. G. White, W. B. Slaughter.

     ON NATIONAL CAMP MEETING.--W. A. Presson, G. S. Alexander, J. B. Maxfield.

VISITING COMMITTEES.

     To GARRET BIBLICAL INSTITUTE--J. B. Maxfield.

     TO PRAIRIE INSTITUTE.--G. De La Matyr, L. F. Britt, J. J. Roberts.

COMMITTEES OF EXAMINATION.

     FIRST YEAR.--R. Burge, H. P. Mann, J. Adriance.

     SECOND YEAR.--J. B. Maxfleld, W. A. Presson, L. F. Britt.

     THIRD YEAR.--W. B. Slaughter, J. J. Roberts, L. W. Smith.

     FOURTH YEAR.--G. De La Matyr, A. L. Folden, H. T. Davis.

     TO EXAMINE CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION ON TRIAL, AND LOCAL PREACHERS RECOMMENDED FOR DEACON'S ORDERS.--The Presiding Elder and Preacher in charge of the charge from which the recommendation comes.

     TO PREACH THE ANNUAL MISSIONARY SERMON.--G. S. Alexander. J. J. Roberts, alternate.

CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD.

OFFICERS.

A. G. WHITE, President.	T. B. LEMON, Vice President.
J. B. MAXFIELD, Recording Sec'y.	G. S. ALEXANDER, Cor. Secretary.
W. B. SLAUGHTER, Treasurer.

MANAGERS.

G. DE LA MATYR,	J. M. MCKENZIE,
H. T. DAVIS,	G. W. FROST,
W. A. PRESSON,	A. M. GHOST,
J. J. ROBERTS,	B. SPERLOCK,
M. PRITCHARD,	W. R. DAVIS,
F. L. BRITT,	A. C. HAYFIELD.

     The Commission appointed by the last Nebraska Annual Conference and to which was referred the matter of receiving and investigating propositions for the location and establishment of a Conference College and one or more Conference Seminaries beg leave to report:

     That after a careful examination of the whole subject it is their opinion that any attempt to locate or establish a college within the bounds of this Conference in the present numerical and financial condition would defeat the ends we strive to attain.

     We would therefore recommend that one good Conference Seminary be located and established as soon as practicable and that in order to achieve the largest possible results, a board of nine Conference Trustees be chosen, five of whom shall be preachers and four laymen, to whom shall be entrusted full powers to accept propositions, receive and control donations of lands or moneys and determine upon the relative merits of such locations as shall be recommended by this Conference and that the said Board of Trustees be instructed to make full report of their action at the State Convention and also at the next Annual Conference.

     In the prosecution of our investigation, propositions have been received from Papillion, Bellevue, Lincoln, Pawnee City, Weeping Water and Ashland, each of which has its advantages. After the most careful and thorough investigation possible, however, to the Commission, it was decided that the choice lay between Bellevue and Ashland. And it is therefore further recommeded (sic),

     That these places be invited to perfect and legalize their propositions and submit them at the earliest practicable moment to the consideration of the Trustees aforesaid.

     It is also recommended that the Board of Trustees be authorized to take such measures as in their wisdom shall be deemed prudent and just to secure donations in moneys, lots, lands or other property in aid of such Seminary when once the location shall have been determined upon and if necessary to employ an agent for that purpose.

     The following is a list of Trustees the Commission would beg leave to recommend to the Conference:

     Preachers--John B. Maxfield, T. B. Lemon, A. G. White, J. G. Miller, W. B. Slaughter.

     Laymen--E. H. Rogers, W. E. Hill, A. J. Cropsey, M. L. White.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

     Your Committee respectfully propose the following for the action of the Conference:

     Resolved, 1, That it is the duty of the State to furnish means for the elemental education of all the children within its bounds, and to require parents and guardians to give their children and those committed to their care the advantages of the facilities provided.

     2. That the higher departments of education should be committed to the Christian Church and supported by voluntary contributions.

     3. if the State furnish any aid to church schools it should be proportioned to the numbers educated in each institution.

     4. That we recommend a committee of three be appointed to visit the Prairie Institute at its examination and report at the next session of the Conference, and that we continue to give that institution our hearty support.

     We also recommend that a committee of one be appointed to visit Garret Biblical Institute and report at the next session of the Conference.

     G. De La Matyr, F. L. Britt and J. J. Roberts were appointed visitors to Prairie Institute and J. B. Maxfield to the Biblical Institute.

     We would report that inasmuch as the American Bible Society is doing s great work In publishing and circulating the scriptures in this and other lands without note or comment at lowest possible price, therefore

     Resolved, 1, That we have entire confidence in the same and approve its efforts to supply the masses of the people with the word of Life.

     2. That we will co-operate with the agent of the same in the collection of moneys and the circulation of the word of Life all over this fair land of ours.

ON PERIODICALS.

     WHEREAS, There is an increasing demand for religious reading matter among the people of our new and rising State, therefore

     Resolved, 1. That we, as Ministers of the Gospel will endeavor to supply the demand, as far as possible, from our own church press, by circulating our periodicals, including Weeklies, Monthlies and the Quarterly Review.

     Resolved, 2. That we will do all that we can to put the Central Christian Advocate in every family on our respective charges.

TRACT CAUSE.

     WHEREAS, The circulation of Religious Tracts has proven to be an efficient instrumentality in the encouragement of believers in the faith and doctrines of the Gospel, and that they can be made a powerful instrument in the hands of the Church, of bringing sinners to God that cannot be reached through the pulpit, therefore,

     Resolved, That as Ministers of the Gospel we will be more active in the circulation of our tracts, and that we will take up a collection for that purpose at an early period.

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     We regard the Sunday School as that department of the church which seeks by thorough instruction in the word of God, to promote growth in grace and efficiency in christian labor, among both the adults and the children of the church.

     We believe that as Methodists we should everywhere organize Sunday Schools under our own name and jurisdiction.

     We believe that every minister of this Conference would greatly increase his influence for good by identifying himself as far as practicable, with the schools on his charge, by occasional sermons, lectures and addresses in the line of Sunday School study and labor, by special meetings for training his teachers, by week evening classes for thoroughly drilling the children of the church in our catechisms, etc

     We express our hearty approval of the Sunday School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and pledge ourselves to a heartier support of its benevolent department.

     We cordially recommend the introduction of the BEREAN series of Sunday School Lessons into all our schools, the circulation of the SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL among all our teachers and older scholars, and of the SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE among the children.

     We recognize the plan of distributing HOME ENVELOPES, as proposed by the Corresponding Secretary, as one well calculated to reach the neglected and irreligious families of our land, and promise to co-operate with the Union by reporting the names and post-office addresses of such families as may be thus approached.

     To the Sunday School workers of this Conference and to all our people old and young, we say: "Let the WORD OF CHRIST dwell in you richly"; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another; in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord"--hold forth the Word of Life and seek the constant presence of the Master in the Family, the Sanctuary and the School.

     We, the committee appointed to devise means to pay the expenses of the delegates to the next General Conference, hereby recommend that the following assessments be made, to-wit

TEMPERANCE.

     The Committee on Temperance respectfully report the following resolutions:

     1. That each member of the Conference, and each preacher in its employ, be enjoined to make the subject of Temperance prominent and emphatic by faithfully observing the requirement of the descipline (sic), to preach on the subject, at least annually; by calling the attention of all our congregations to the general rule on the subject, whenever the rules are read; and by the liberal distribution of temperance tracts.

     2. That we incorporate into the rules of this Conference, that no preacher shall be received on trial, nor into membership, and no local preacher shall be ordained without an assurance that he will not use tobacco.

     --There are in India 200,000 Protestant Christians, the fruits of Missionary effort.

     --The Methodism of Nebraska is represented by -- Travelinh (sic) Preachers, 52 Local Preachers, 3,758 members in full connection and 1,385 Probationers.

     --The Missionary Treasury is One Hundred Thousand Dollars in debt.

     Reader, how much of that debt is yours?

     Your committee to whom were referred the accounts of the Presiding Elders, have examined the same and find them correct.

RESOLUTIONS.

     Resolved, That we highly appreciate the presence of Dr. Walden and Dr. Crary at our Conference and that we shall be pleased to have them renew their visits as frequently as possible.

     Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are hereby tendered to the officers of the Union Pacific, the Burlington and Missouri, the Midland Pacific, the Kansas City and Council Bluffs, the Omaha and North-Western and the Omaha and South-Western Railroads for their kind courtesy in passing us at half-fare over their respective roads.

     Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are hereby tendered to the people of Lincoln who have, with most generous hospitality, made us at home in their families during the session.

     Resolved, That we have marked with peculiar pleasure the course of Dr. Crary in the Editorial conduct of the Central Christian Advocate, especially in regard to those questions which have vexed and agitated the Church during the past two years.

     Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are hereby tendered to Bishop Ames for the kindness and impartiality with which he has presided during the present session, with the assurance of our affectionate interest in his personal welfare, and our earnest prayers that the Great Head of the Church may honor him with a long continued career of usefulness in his high office.

     The Committee on Missions met and agreed upon the following missions and appropriations:

Covington District	1300 00
Dakota	150 00
Ponca	100 00
St. James	125 00
Madison	150 00
Norfolk	100 00
Arizona.	100 00
Decatur	125 00
Logan Valley	125 00
Total for Covington District		$1275 00
Grand Total		$5000 00

	T. B. LEMON, Chairman.
I concur in these appropriations.
	E. B, AMES.

BOOK CONCERN--CONSOLIDATED EXHIBIT.

ASSETS.

1. Real Estate, New York Concern	$951,104 13
Real Estate Western Concern	250,575 86
	---------------	$1,201,679 99
2. Merchandise, New York Concern	$511,076 46
Merchandise, Western Concern.	341,008 10
	---------------	$852,084 56
3. Cash on Hand, New York Concern	$ 19,905 85
Cash on Hand, Western Concern	19,352 30
	---------------	$302258 15
4. Notes and Accounts, N. Y. Concern (net)	$371,345 17
Notes and Accounts, Western Concern (net)	246,157 69
	---------------	$617,502 8
		---------------
Total Assets		$2,701,525 56
LIABILITIES.
Notes and Accounts, New York	$867,415 20
Notes and Accounts, Western	339,789 80
	---------------	$1,207,205 00
		---------------
Net Capital		$1,494,320 56
		---------------
Earnings	$ 75,287 12
Paid by order of General Conference	39,541 56
	---------------
Increase of Capital--	$ 35,745 56

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