davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30

wOn account of the refusal Of
Gov. Dulbin TO aid the Indiana
Board of Health in stamping out
small pox in Southern Indiana, the
Kentucky Board Of Health has got
scared, and to be on the safe side,
has established quarantine against
Indiana, and after II O'Clock noon
next Sunday every person from In
diana going to Kentucky will have
to show certificate signed by the
health officer, showing that the
bearer has been successfully vacci-
mated within five years last past.
Gov. Durbin, by bis refusal to au-
thorize the use Of the epidemic fund,
has made business visits between
Indiana and Kentucky inconven'
lent at least.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Tabitha Rocket v stephen Rock

Tabitha Rocket " stephen Rock
et; divorce granted plaintiff and
500 alimrny, and S2j attorney
ip-. IA that Plaintiff name ne
changed 10 iabiIha agrnder.
Edward SlGder " Addison b.
Mickey, ct al venue changed on
defendants affidavit 70 Pike Co.
II. b Breidenbsuah, admr. e.
tate al Adam Eisenhul deceased,
was granted an order % sell real e.
tate st private sale.
Richm sni a-ket CO " Pa. a.
G1cAes; lldgll-nI .ol $1,000
Ca petition ths Name Of tine Moss
man, BaylesS Co. was Oriere
changed % tIo-sman Lam pes Co.
lae guardian 81 fldel N0rgen-
.reth's Aiu0s heirs wa granted al.
l-osiy to sf.i .sHl a, giy7ts Sale.
NluieGndA 6epp -I 81 Jpnn
Gerpuer; d.x .rleesL il-s l.s-
missed ~ plaintiff
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30

FOR RENT.---A handsome
store room, 25x7O feet, ricely plas-
tered and ceiled. Shelving and
counters. New and up-todate.
In the business portion Of town.
Good stand. Reasonable terms.
Apply at COURIER Office.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
sWA company Is being folme'

p1-A company Is being formed
in Huntingburg to establish there
a large pottery for making table
ware. and utilize the fine clays
Astounding all over Dubois county.
Huntingburg citizens have at last
struck the spirit Of helping them
selves, and not depending on Others
so much. An infusion OF the same
kind of spirit in Jasper would help
the town. But Jas per folks seem
to think the town is as big a. they
can control, and are not reaching
out much.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Dubois Circuit Court

Resumed its session Monday eve
ming, with Judge Z. A. Ely pre-
siding.
Five cases for bastardy were con-
tinued.
Andrew X. Merkel vs Alexander
County National Bank, ct al; plain
tiff dismisses this action as to all
defendants but the Dubois County
State Bank. Rule on Bank 10 an
swer 18th day Of term.
John w. Weisman, ct al. W John
Rothert, ct al; finding for Weisnan
and John Reutepohler, that there L
due them ST. 1866 20, and that their
mortgage i prior lien; finding
due the G. +. Blanke Coffee Co.
$780,; due Isaac Cans s22I II ;
due John ii. Hibben Dry Goods
Co. s326.94 and that the last three
have equal mortgages, minor to the
plaintiffs mortgage.
Daniel Reutepohler, Receiver OF
John Rothert, an insolvent debtor,
reports public sale Of real estate on
10th Of May, 1902, Of store build
ing to Henry A. Marting for s3 ,5OO
cash: dwelling to Fred B. katter-
henry for $500; paid by judgment
lien and 1876 cash; sales con-
firmed.
Andrew J. Taylor W John anc
Fred stahl; jury trial in progres:
Wednesday at adjournment Of court
Guardian OF George Breltweiser'
heirs reports sale OF note and mort
gage to Peter Breitweiser for 5000 81
cash; sale confirmed.
The order heretofore made au
thorizing n. B. Coffman guardian
OF VIM. Ii. Coffman TO sell real es
tate was continued in force till mex
term OF court.
Reeyes IL Co. VS. Frank b. Solo
mon, ct al; foreclosure; continued
for service.
WIN. Z. Grinstead, ct al. " al
bert ]. Marley, ct al iudgmen
Tor xS2 %.
Anna Brang vs. Frank Dupps
breach Of promise, seduction an'
bastardy; venue changed 10 Pix
county on defendants affidavit.
The guardian Of heirs Of VIM. A
Katterhenry reports sale OF real e
tate TO NJ. Roller and Anna Kattel
henry for 1888 al sale confirmed
The guardian of Jacob II. Hilgs
man, person Of unsound mind
was given permission to bono
$3.50 at 5 per cent. interest, for
years, and TO mortgage Hilgeman
land as security
\ Edward Studer We Henry We
sci; for damages venue changed
4 Pike Co, on defendants affidavit.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
From 4 Dubois County Soldier In The
Philippines.

DEAR FRIENDs:--Since have
become a soldier, and am 10 these
Tar away 7. L.. / will take pleasure
in writing few lines TO the public.
As | have seen wonderful things
here, and on my way coming, feel
as il il would be int resting to some
OF YOU to hear from me, and 10
know how enjoy soldier lie !
indeed had a long ride on an ocean
steamer. There were 1900 Of Us
soldiers on board, coming over on
the transport Thomas. We LETT
Frisco on the LIST Of February and
arrived in Manila the 18th OF March.
Oil friends, i, i n pleasant and
most beautiful sight 10 be on board
OF a ship and look over the deep,
blue waters as far as your eyes Will
let you. 1t seems like there Il a
big hill out in front OF the ship
when you look forward. We would
get up in the morning and say;
swell, we haven't made it over
that hill yeti 1t is wonderful how
a big vessel, 500 feet long, will rock
and pitch. Sometimes We couldn't
stand up, she was rocking 20 much.
| saw only three kinds OF fish on
the way oyer-the flying fish, the
porpoise and shark. The porpoise
and shark are fierce looking fish,
but the flying fish Is small, white
color.
In the walled city Of Manila to-day
you can see some Of Admiral
Dewey's great work, which he did
while fighting the Spanish. This
Co. K, ID Inf, is stationed in this
place, Catananan, Village OF about
500 inhabitants, all natives. They
have one American school here,
and one Spanish church. Our pa
rade ground i in cocoanut grove,
about 800 yards out Of town. We
have all the cocoanuts aud bananas
we want; all they cost Us is going
after them. The main crops on
this island { Luzon) are cocoanuts,
bananas, rice and oranges.
have met four persons from In
diana that knew-John, Fred
and Thomas Bauer, and the other
fellow | met in this country by the
name Of Otto Ragons, from Dubois
Ind. / ike soldier lie all right, 20
far, but il i getting fearful hot mere
now it is almost the hottest time
Of the year. When the rainy sea
son begins it will be some cooler
Say, friends, when l get back to ths
States none Of You Will know ms
any more. for the sun i affecting
my color. | am learning the FLIP
: Pine language. Here's some u il
Mucha mailo ambra- Z" Tia
; means very BAD friend" See
| think | will have il some easier il
, the future. am going to put II
an application to be transferred int
the "a regiment band, which
! think | will have no trouble in get
ting. a the band IL short Of mem
! bers, and have been taking il al
most anybody.
As it il almost twelve O'Clock
!. now, and we are going to have dee
meat for dinner, will come 10
4 close. Your friend,
4. T.. EIsEyHUT,
Co. X, ID Reg't Catananan, r.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30

rsa. Eleven coaches, loaded with
people from Louisville, Evansville
land iInniinsbuEg. csme 90 ihe JAS
Imer eN lr~lan sunday ier pleas
Iaut time az Lake Ca.uAe.-aEd
they all seemed to enjoy the day,
too.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Madison Township Trustee
Notice,

Notice il given that hereafter the Irus.
lee OF Mad sen township will be in Ire
land on the first Saturday OF each
month. and the remaining Saturdays at
nv residence, five miles southwest OF
ireland. for the pur pose Of attending to
township business, and all persons hav-
ing business with the township are ex-
pected to confne il to those days.
The township library is KEEP. at j. =.
Eyrard's in ireland, where all may
obtain the books.
The Indiana School books will nc
iound at Vim. I. Young's store at all
times. GEO. NJ. JkEENk.
Nov. %. I9OO-y Trustee Madison TIP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Columbia Township Trus-
tees Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee OF Colum-
ola Tp.. Dubois county, Ind, will attend
to Township business at his Office on
very Saturday, and persons having
ownship business TO transact are re-
quested to present il on that day Of the
Seek.
The Township Library il kept at the
Office of the Trustee, where those en-
titled can obtain books.
GEORGE w. MrLBrRx, Trustee.
IIillham, Indiana.
\ Nov. q, lSOO-ly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
LiuuOr License Notice.

Notice il hereby given 10 the citizens Of
Ta~per ANA Hainbridgc township, Dubois w.
Indiana. that the unher~ iiSnvd, amale lnhab-
liant ~ sAid township ami county. and over
the age of "a years. and of good moral char
artcr, will NJ the regular july term 1902,
~ tho Hoard 81 Commissioners OF said
-piritttou-. yinOus. malt ana other intoNica-
ting liquors In less quantity than aauMrt
AZ 4 thine. with the priy llcge OF allowing the
same 10 be drank on his premises.
THO precise location here said liquors are
@old II ia Il iOOm 20~40 feet ON the ground
fioor OF a two story frame building located
on the northeast corner ~ the wcst-hait ~
lot n. - shown on the original map or plat
Of the town OF Jasper, Dubois county, Ind.
AZ the same time and place will also apply
for leave TO serve lunches, and to sell cigars
and tobacco.
WILLIAM LUEGERs.
MAY 3oth 1902 --gw.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Boone Township Trustees
Notice,

The undersigned, Trustee Of Boone
township. Dubois county, hereby gives
notice that he will attend to all business
pertaining to the Office Of Trustee, at his
residence, three miles southwest OF P0r-
tersyille, on Saturdays Of each week, and
requests all persons having township
guinness topre-ent IL onsatui lay. GIti-
Gems desiring looks from the Township
Library, are notified that the Library Il
kept at my residence
CHRISTIAN HoFFMA~, Trustee.
Dec Y. 1900 ".
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30


kidney trouble causes quick az unsteady
heart beats. and makes enc feel as though
they had heart trouble. because iae heart IS
cvcr-worklnE IN pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
il uged t5 be considered that only urinary
troubles were 70 be traced 20 the kidneys,
b-l now modern science proves that nearly
all CONSTITUTIONAL diseases have their begin
ming n kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
BY first dcc;oring your kidneys. The mid
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kllner' s
SWamp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy IS
soon realized. \ stands the highest for its
wonderful cures 81 the most distressing cases
and Is scli On its merits f--t-
b. Al druggists IL fifty - VI -
cent and cne-Golar siz- s.is.s -
IS. Yo4 may have a - - r : =
sample bottle BY mail Home q swamp, Root.
free. also parnphle, telling you how T. find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
& Co.. Einghamien. N. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30
Democratic Tichet.


lcr. Co.'s .srs-s--
WA Il l.ner, cosTLpa
For senator ff4Nie.s au lsa0t- tv.-
Richard n NNpnru- aAsFtr
For Repr sentative, uubpis ane FlAe--
For Judge s7th Judicial ircu.l--
tugene A. h!S. Petersburg.
For PR scouting Attorney
lro. "a usher Hunt Nsh2rsr
FUr AlHltyr-
Michael A sweeney. Jasper
For Clerk
John Il. Huthcr, Jasper
For Recorder
Philip j. hunkcl. Jasper.
For sheriff
Victor v. Cassidy, Jasper
For treasure
VIM r. Beckman. Dubois.
For surveyor
Geo. 4. Corn, Ireland.
for Coroner
Johnf. Meinkcr, Hnniingburg
For Commissioners, "a district
Herman Teder. Jasper.
For Commissioners. "a strict
Henry Landgrcbe, HuntlngDurs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-30

Inc kilncyS are your
blood purifiers, they III
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
II they are sick cr crl
CT order thcy fali &c 90
their work.
Pains. achesandr
matism come from ex-
cess a uric acid In ne
blood. due 70 neglected
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10
Whereas much public disSa+.

Whereas much public dissat.
1stactlon is expressed at the &C.
ton taken in the matter of the
city hall, awarding bids and ap.
proving any contracts, be il
hereby
RESOLVED by the city council.
That all further action whatso.
ever, be postponed and is here.
by suspended for 80 days from
this date for the following reas.
ons:
First: That the citizens have
expressed a strong desire to put
profitable propositions in favor
of the city's interests before the
council.
Second: That each council
man may thoroughly investigate
all proceedings to their satisfac-
ton in order to avoid any 1itiga-
ton that is possible to arise
The mayor held that the reso-
luton was simply subterfuge
to dodge the question.
already lost, to reconsider the
action of the council in awarding
the contract to build the CITY
hall.
Several citizens were allowed
to express their opinions and
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10

The report of the superinten-
dent of W. & L. plant showed
Isl cords of wood received in the
month of September, 118 cords
OF wood burned in the month of
September and 299 cords on hand
Oct 1st.
The report of the Treasurer
showed on hand Sept LIST, S14,-
zzz'0o; received in the month of
Sept. S5S5.62; total s14, 9S5.55;
PAID out in the month of Septem-
Der S1703.44; on hand Oct, LIST
$13,282.11.
The following resolution was
offered by Aid. Johnson:
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The council met in extra ordi-
nary session as per adjourn
ment, Thursday evening at 7:3O
pm, Mayor Thos. Wilson pre-
siding. Ali the aldermen were
present except Paulk.
An unusual mum Der of specta-
tors assembled in the lobby.
The minutes were read and
approved.
Petition of various property
owners to improve the sanitary
conditions on Pine and Grant
streets and the business part Of
the city was favorab1y acted on
and the street commissioner in
structed to open the cutters and
do other necessary work.
Petitions of S. Clare, C. E.
Mallory and others, were grant
ed.
The reports of the committee
on tax sales were read. The
council did not feel inclined to
redeem any property on which
there was conflict of title.
Ben Laundrie, feeble old man
offered his city property, con-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10

wishes.
Alderman Johnson again re.
newed his motion for reconsider.
alton which was promptly and
per-emptorily ruled out of order
by the mayor. Several motions
to adjourn were lost and not I'M
til about II o'clock was the coun-
Gil willing to quit the chamber.
Unusual feeling was manifested
by councilmen and spectators.
The Pine Street faction and
artificial stone advocates had bv
pooling their interest secured
live votes of the nine al
dermen in an effort to defeat the
location of the city hall and it's
construction of brick as con-
tracted for. The Mayor how
ever was prepared for the emer-
gency and ruled that since the
bids of the contractors had been
accepted by the council, signed
and delivered in proper and us
ual form and since the motion to
reconsider the action of the coun.
Gil had been lost that any motion
to reconsider at that time was
out OF order. He explained that
he had not been partial in the
matter of location or material
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10

for the city hall Sd
that the present Coz
a limited time to AZ
work and had advise
necessary delay Ia
work. He though
the coupil had acts
ly on tie question
that it was his duty
their action, especla
consideration which
tory facts and indie
OF good faith tow
tractors that he wa
ranted in respecting
OF the contractors al
the city. against a vii
ages. Of course his j
condemned by those w1
Pine Street and appls
those who favor the pre-.
ton on Central Ave. an
OF brick in the constr,
the city hall.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10
NOTICE..

The last half of City Tai
comes due and is payable i
October 1st. to October 3
1902, after which 10 per cent
be added. J. H. RoUNrREE,
City Treasure.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10

slsting of eight lots west of the
5. A. l.. tracks, for an allowance
of $500 per week. The council
tabled the paper for considera.
ton at next meeting.
Supt. Ayers made reouisit;on
tor six transformers, which WIS
granted.
Chief of Police, Herman
Smith, asked for leave of i bsence.
which was granted.
The contract of I. Ge1ders for
the use of alleys aud streets for
erecting poles for the purpose of
lighting the Lee-Grant Hotel
from ]. H. Alison's mill plant
was laid on the table for further
consideration.
The report of acting mayor
Johnson was read and filed.
The report of finance commit
tee with favorable recommends
ton on the following items was
fayorably acted on;
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10

rcavenger .''................... 80. -. 45CO
,ail henG ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
'"Sor rnohe...... .................. 200
"S U" heater Observation-Disclosures. 100
Measuring Wood. .......... 70
47s Ooro WOOD. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. CTS
SUPPLIES Iof Guy. ................ 80. G.02
ia u" follce. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
o. o., "oros WOOD. ................. 1850
" :" Id supplies. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 74n
% Cofds WOOD. Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
iris Board and Jail Supplies .. 355
nean "ork' street. ..... $50
'o' iof Foor' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 600
|anitor and Stamps ... 5oo
~ va ne OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
Dray on Street " Ao|
'o4 Coros "ood. .................. ....... 1912
supplies for W. & L. Plant. 35o
oo .lckets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 400
- oof0s "ooo Observation-Disclosures. 22.5O
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 72O
-NJ A'Ae 'AA0Gt Observation-Disclosures, 6L0
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-10-10
SHOE DEPARTMENT..

SHOE DEPARTMENT..
we call your special attention to our strong line !
Ladies and Gents Dress Shoes We carry the hes
factory Shoes '-o o0 0s
FOR LADIES'
Zeigler Bros, all styles.
American Girl. all styles
Julia Marlowe. all styles
FOR MEN
Edwin Clapp all the late style toes and leather.
Stetson, !" " {" s.
W, L. Douglas 9 Sc /.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27

The Illinois Central Railroad will run special
excursions from Cincinnati and Chicago for
those desiring to attend the festivities on this
occasion aud wiil sell tickets at greatly redl ed
rates. Mardi Gras occurs this year Tuesday,
February nth. Diagrams for sleeping cars
now open and reservations will be made In or.
der received. For full particulars address E. A.
Richter, travelling agent, Sra Park Building,
Pittsburg, Pa I3tf
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is theo1der of woman's pref.
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo-
man. Even that greatest of all
jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem. then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse.
quences of coughs, colds and bron
chial affections by regular use oil
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. 1t
will promptly arrest consumption
In Its early stages and heal the af
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. 1t Is not a cure all,
but 1t is certain cure for coughs,
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get DR.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Memberships
Get Green's Special Almanac.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27

Notice Is hereby given to all
parties In interest, that on the 18th
day of February, 1902. by, deed of
that date, R. c. Ankrom, recently
doing business as a furniture dealer,
under the firm name of R. c. An.
krom & Co., at 62o Wells street, In
the City of Slstersville. Tyler coun-
ty, West Virginia, made an assign
ment to me for the benefit of his
creditors.
Under the terms and provisions
of the assignment deed, I am re-
requided to adjust and close up this
estate at once.
All parties knowing themselves
to be indebted to this estate are re
quested to Immediately adjust such
indebtedness with me, and all par.
ties having claims or demands of
any kind against said Ankrom, are
likewise requested and required to
Immediately file probate statements
of such claims or demands with me
for adjudication and settlement.
ALI unsettled claims due said es.
tate will be handed to a justice for
collection or judgement after thirty
days from this 24th day of Febru-
airy, 1902. All parties In interest
should give this matter prompt at
tention.
Very respectfully, &C.,
GEORGE E. Work. Assignee.
"a ct.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27

Proclamation and Notice of Election.
State of West Virginia-The City
of Sistersville:
The legally qualified voters of
The City of Sis ersville, Tyler coun-
ty, West Virginia, will take notice
that the annual Municipal Election
In and for said city will be held
therein at the different wares there
of, on Thursday the 27th of March,
1902, for the purpose of electing
the following municipal officers, to
wit: Mayor, city clerk, city col
lector, treasurer, city assessor; also,
one councilman from each ward for
the period of two years, and said
voters will take further notice that
the following commissioners of
election have been appointed for
the purpose of holding and con
Quoting said election, to.wit:
lst ward to be designated-W.
l.. Armstrong, George w. Hill and
w. T. Hall.
end ward at the City Building,
Frank Snyder, Sam Sybert and
Fetch Rice.
grid. ward at theJones hose house,
Charles L. Cutler, Hicks Lacy and
Fred Anshutz.
4th ward, at the Citizens hose
house, W. G. Hays, Frank D. Nc
Coy and Henry Roberts.
Said commissioners of election
shall select their respective clerks
By order of the council passed
this cath day of February, 1902.
G. w. GRIER, mayor,
JAS. Fl. PINE, city clerk.
225tf
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-27
$4,000 FOR JAPAN MISSION.
Methodist Protestants Ask lt-Need
Two More Men In That
Field

Pittsburg, Feb. 27.-The board cf
foreign missions of the Methodist
Protestant church met yesterday
morning in the church parlors Of the
book rooms, 422 Fifth avenue, to
consider appropriations for mission
purposes for the coming year. Rep
resentatives of conferences from six
different states were present, includ-
ing Rev. w. L. Wells, president of
West Lafayette college, West Lafay-
cite, O.; Rev. T. H. Lewis, president
of Western Maryland college, West
minister, Md; Rev. F. G. Klein, New
ark, N. j.; Rev. T. j. Ogburn, travel
ing secretary, Summerville, N. c.,
and g. g. Briefly, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Rev. Dr. W. l.. Wells presided and U.
s. Fleming, Of Parkersburg, was sec
retarA
The special business before the
board at yesterdays meeting was the
appropriation of money for the sup
port of the 20 missionaries now at
work in Japan. This is the special
field of the Methodist Protestant
church. About $4,000 was recon-
mended for their support, and the
churches will be asked to contribute
this amount Special mention was
made of the work of Rev. DR.. U. G..
Murphy.
The board will ask the church for
two new missionaries. The board
will meet again in the same place in
May and prepare for the meeting of
the general conference.