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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08

already raised by them.
Boys Graded the Grounds.
The task which the boys undertood in
addition 10 leveling the half block as It
stood was to haul on 200 loads of dirt.
They worked after school and ali day
Saturdays. Borrowing teams from neigh
bors, loading and dumping until the work
Is nearly done. For enthusiasm and stick
to-itiveness in this matter the principal
thinks her children are unsurpassed.
1t has been undertaken also to plant
ESQ feet of red .dogwood hedge. On Arbor
Day about ten trees will be planted and
the girls will sew grass seed and begin
the training of vines over the walls Of
the school,
Arbor Day is the time for collections
among the pupils Tor piano and picture
funds. Envelops properly marked will be
! taken home by the children the, day be-
fore. The next day they will be returned
with the Enclosure sealed from observa-
ton. The principals will turn the money
over to Superintendent Jordan, who places
| it in the hands Of Secretary John Schlener.
Credit is given to the schools and when
| piano rent is due a draft is made on the
| secretary.
| Collections are made also at Thanks
! giving time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
You r1aay Sr,ap
your I myers
at Dyspepsia

There is quality in Royal Bak-
ing Powder, coming from the purity
and wholesomeness of it's ingre-
dents, which promotes digestion.
Food raised by it will not distress.
This popularity Of Royal has been
noted by hygienists and physicians,
and they accordingly recommend
it in the preparation of food, espe-
cially for those of delicate digestion.
ST,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
MEETING OF PREsBYTERY
Held at Westminster Chureh-De

gates to G. A. Elected.
Rev. D. D. Mckay of Grace church was
chosen moderator of Minneapolis Presby-
terry at the annual meeting held in West
minister church yesterday; Rev. w. s.
Ward stated clerk for two years and Rev.
Robert Brown permanent clerk for two
years.
The calls Of Rev. w. o. Wallace to the
Franklin Avenue church and Rev. D. D.
Mckay to Grace church were approved.
Four commissioners to the general as
sembly were elected: Rev. Robert Brown
Of Bethany, Rev. r. K. Porter Of Stewart
Memorial, ELDER G. T. Thompson OF West
minister and Elder G. A. Page Of Bethle-
hem The assembly will meet in New
York in May.
Action was taken which will result in
the dissolution of the three churches
which have been abandoned for lack OF
support They are the First Norwegian
First Swedish and the Emmanuel Swedish
Various reports were heard during the
day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
THE WEATHER
The Predictions.

Minnesota-Part1y cloudy tonight and
Wednesday with possibly showers i'll west
portion Tonight fresh southeast winds,
Upper Michigan-Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday with probably snow fur
ries near Lake Superior: fresh north
east to east winds. Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday except
threatening in west portion Wednesday,
warmer. in west portion tonight; north
east shifting to southeast winds. Iowa
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday,
With possible showers in West portion to-
night; slowly rising temperature; east to
southeast winds. North and South Dakota
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday;
possibly threatening to-night; cooler
Wednesday and in west portion tonight:
southerly winds shifting to northcrly.
enthusiastically fair tonight and
Wednesday,; slightly cooler tonight;
winds mostly westerly.
ools ;o;,o Not, to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
PHILHARMONIC ANNUAL
Officers Observation-Disclosures RI
port for Past Year.

The Philharmonic club reelected its
last years officers at it's annual meeting
in st. Marks guild hall last evening.
George Hutchins was made librarian and
w. S. Marshall was elected director.
The total receipts for the year were
SO ,305.99 and the total disbursements
So, 51444, leaving deficit of $20S $40. Fol
lowing the business session a social time
was enjoyed. Musical numbers were given
by Miss Chamberlain, soprano; Miss Gill
more, violinist and Messrs. Relknap\ and
Kerr. 1t was decided to give an even
more venturesome program next year than
was given in the season just closed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08

Plans Nearing COmpletion-Some OF
the Attractions.

Arrangements are being completed for
the six months national butter contest,
according to advices received by Dairy
Commissioner Mcconnell from Secretary
Sudendorf. of the National Creamery But
termakers' association. The agricultural
department has promised to cooperate.
1t will furnish the Judge and buy the but
ter at extra prices to enable prompt
remittance to exhibitors. The cost of
entry will be about So for each butter
maker. Scores will not be published I'M
til the end OF the contest, at the time
OF the national convention. A champion
ship cup Will be given for the highest av-
erage score. The sixth test will be at
the time OF the convention, and for this
one test gold medals will be given. .'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
APOLLO CLUB MEETING
Close of Very Successful Year Cele.
.. brated-Officers Elected.

Apollo club held its annual meeting and
banquet in the club rooms last night.
Nearly the entire membership waspres-
ent. The season has been very success
full one. The receipts from the three en-
tertainments amounted to about $1,000.
Colonel F. M. Joyce was elected presl-
dent, George Lugsdtn, vice president and
F. M. Ruttan, secretary.
1t was announced that Charles A. Gran
niger from Cincinnati would remain as
director. 1t is well known that the club S
success this year was due largely to wise
leadership.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
SHORT WEIGHT BUTTER
F. G. McMulIen Says Bargain Sales
Mean Light Weight.

MeNn LIGHT WEIGHT.
F. C. McMullen, vice president and man
ager Of the Minneapolis Cold Storage
company, at the Retail Grocers' associa-
ton meeting in st. Paul last night In
speaking on Butter made revelations in
regard to short weight packages. He de-
clared that in every instance that had
come to his notice where firms advertised
special sales of butter at prices under
those made by the regular retail dealers,
the packages were short several ounces.
Yesterday he bought a five pound jar of
butter ADVERTISED at 80 cents per pound,
and found it Just ten ounces short. This
more than other dealers were selling it
for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
.NnrE mo THE COMPANIES

"NOIF IU IIfTE VOMFANNEIS.
Public Examiner johnson has mailed to all
corporations, paying a gross earnings tax a
copy of the law making 1t his duty to check
up their books and verify their statement Of
earnings. He says he desires to put the COM
panies to the least possible annoyance and
asks each company to designate one Of its
officers with whom he may confer. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
LOOKING FOR DAUGHTER

yoma. JtvinHstOn of Granville, n.
D., Inquiries In Twin Cities.
James Liyingston, farmer living near
Granville, N. D., has written Coroner oi me :
Miller of st. Paul to learn II the girl VINO
met a mysterious death on the rall r =
tracks near the Union station Mafcn =
could have been his daughter. me latter
was II years old, but she was seen Wn ,.s
she worked In St Paul and at tne nospi ux !
where she was i'll after the, death OF the
unknown girl, Belle Livingston has not
been heard from for two weeks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
FANATIC.
PRIESTS
or INDIA
rhey Are Like some People of Today

Their sole ambition seems to be to endure
much suffering as Dossible; they starve
themselves, chastise themselves with spike
tongued whips until their flesh is liberated
and bleeding; they deprive themselves OF
on the ground in prayer until they fall over
from exhaustion: thereby, according to their
fanatic belief, preparing themselves for what
comes after the termination CT their earthly
strong resemblance to these misguided. ia
natical priests, for while the suffering Of the
former is not deliberately seif-inficted, yet
they refuse to avail themselves OF the opportu-
nifty to be relieved.
And why do they remain in that deplorable
and death dealing state? Because they do not
use Cascola, the newly adopted trademark
name for Cascarine. the remedy that Will
bring them back to the healthy condltion as
nature intended.
why does the head ache 30 terribly? Why
does the food remain undigested. giving untold
agony and that horrible, bloated feeling? Why
come at night? Why the untold agontes OF
insomnia? Why so nervous, dysDeptic. Eri-s
table and miserable? Because the liver, kid
neys, stomach and bowels are out OF order;
form their natural functions because. in the
state they are, they cannot. Cascoia cures
{ dyspepsia, constipation, biiiousness, catarrh
( of the stomach. It is the remedy which Is
| have been cured: is recommended and used
by many of the greatest specialists and physt-
clans living: Cascola uDroots and casts out
1 the disease itself, and does not. as SO many
go called remed.e IS do. simply relieve the
| symptoms for a While, after which the symp-
4 toms increase Sascola is made from bark,
herbs, plants ana berries. Cascola kills the
/ disease itself. sad il the disease Is extinct,
those awful suferinKs cannot return.
0asoola.Oaseariae Ct Druggists, 100.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
You'll Have to Pay

Five dollars elsewhere for the strips
worsted trousers that we offer at s. The
| Misnt Clothing Parlors, 2l Nicollet ave-
nue.. 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
DULUTH's TWO ARB0R DAYS

Mayor Had Proclaimed One IN AU-
vance Of the Governor.
Duluth will have two arbor days. Mayor
Hugo issued a proclamation ahead 81
Governor Van SAINT, fixing Saturday, April
|19, as the date, while the state day Will
be April lS. It is an unusual proceeding
for a MAYOR to name an arbor day, but
the Duluth executive will not Withdraw his
proclamation, and the Duluth people car
take their choice.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
Boys Graded the Grounds.

ing to make up the balance. OF the re-
naming amount, $l65, about $40 has been
already raised by them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08

For Minneapolis and vicinity: Fair to.
night and Wednesday,; warmer tonight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08
siini1num Temperatures.

Minimum temperatures for the 2
hours, ending at s a. m. to-day:S
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
FREE EXCURSION
ALONG THE BIB.
PLAN MEETS WITH APPROVAL or
MERCHANTS AND SEEMS TO
BE A co.

A committee will be ont today and
tomorrow soliciting funds from the
merchants and patriotic citizens gen
orally. for the purpose of running a
free excursion on the Brunswick and
birmingham railroad from Nicnols to
this city about ten days before Christ.
mas. This excursion VIII he thorough
" advertised and il Is safe 10 say that
the town viii be flooded with visitors
and they are going to spend money
too. A list Of the merchants VINO give
something TO the project will be
printed and handed to every visitor
and those who show their patriotism
on the occasion viii be the ones who
viii bet tde business. Toe News has
often urged the merchants to come to-
gether on this scheme and now they
seem 70 be IN a fair way 10 do IT, The
Board Of Trade viii probably endorse
the movement az the next meeting
The News wiz see 10 IL f'aat the OK
cursion is we'll advertised and a
crowd why there will BE standing
room only
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
S0me Social
9ews 9otes.
T**~+++++%4+++++

Miss Regina Marks mas returned
from pleasant visit to Savannah.
Little Miss Buford Aiken is recover
ing from a. ills.ess Of several days,
MIS- p NJ Nightensale and ner Il
tle daughter VIII leave Friday for
Jacksonville.
Miss Fannie Aiken win remain In
Pensacola this winter and viii not re-
turn to BrunswlcA until about Febru-
airy.
Dr- and Mrs Iohu Burkaalter have
returned to quarantine Their friends
Win regret 10 learn that their little
daughter Is slightly H.
The caniata "The Coming Of the
King win be rchearsed tonight at s
O'Clock at The Methodist church All
who arc to take part are urgently re-
quested to attend
Mrs. r J Wright win entertain a
Few young people tomorrow night with
!. nins.not,,g rarfv ootnnlitneufarv IN
assa. .t,aa yFr,.,b, ana Waater An.
go
M and Me- G p,inwoav enter.
t,iaed n carde taef ayenino in com.
rli,.,ant ~ Mice iennfo prvan ~ ga
earn,b 4 nnrnbar nf gneets wero
,,,aeort end dc avenipg wae varv
.ioasantl,, encnt
-
me Accaota ,.l,b beid cafln.
v,,,ting r,7eedav afternoon a. the
49, ~ ARC n n Axiom and for.
g,air,. raors s.ni,ad for mo season IN
afta,naor nayt yest ~ tbe homo NJ
NJ NJ +, ''l Silsar w. -
" 49,
M lftle aa,oh+or ~ Mr. and Mrs
y n N-;o4,teneoie ,gae obrietenad
e,....la,. ..,1,4',,i,,,, a. no bor,o ~ Mr.
ana Nrs r ,wp no ON Halifax
s s,l,,ora nov Dr pede ~ q Marks
ll,i,reb ofriciafcd ana the little .one
racafyed tbe name If uarv rtbeIvn
m s,,c.,s,,s ,,.oTo. Mr. ana Mre n
r,aa,nin, ana s,re \ Y Nigbtanpa1e
.a,,a ~ fro,, raceaonvilie 10 az
nresent ~ toe ceremony
M,s potte esrnastlv reopeste
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
convleted Of RobberY.

Ed Hull. charged with robbery, was
tried in the superior court yesterday.
The case was quite lengthy one ana
it took up most OF TIE a.. q
was represented by Woedvasa Mahry
The jury returned a vefea 3f guilty
with a recommendation Of the court
and the negro was fined $l0o or sen
fenced to serve y months on tho
chain gang
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
Elks, Mice.

There viii lie an important session
of Brunswick Lodge No. GO, b. r. o.
-. this Thursday evening at 4
O'Clock. All Eiks are urged to attend.
BY order Of
BESTOR r COLEMAN.
JNO p. TWOMEY, Exalted Ruler.
Secretary.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

II just seemed TO have gone all to
PIECES, writes Alfred Bee, Of Welfare
Tex biliioUsness and a lame bach
dad made life a burden. ! couldn
eat OF sleep ANA felt ~ost too worn
lut to work when began to u1e Elee.
rio Buffers. but th " worked wonders
Vow sleep like top can eat any
tang, have gained In strength and en-
Joy hard work" They gave vigorous
sealth and new life to weak sickly
rundown peoEle Try them. Only soc
at all druggists.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

The county commissioners did nor
meet yesterday TO consider the mat
ter of having concrete bridges ercce
I'd over the county. The board, how
ever, will take the question up at a
later date. It is known rhat The com
missioners will nave bridge erected
at Camp Walker.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
With US Aqain.

Mr. G. G. Coeroft, the well known
expert piano tuner representing Phil
lips & Crew Co., Atlanta, Ca, is IN
Brunswick again tuning and repairing
pianos, ana guarantees to do perfect
work. Orders left with Fleming &
Wan win be promptly filed
Good Board, nice rooms, $1,000 per
month, at 2ll street
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
Position in Macon.

W. J. Peters, for many years con
nected with the Atlantic Coast Line
shops in this city, has accepted a 20
siiion with the Central railroad nl ma
con, and mas gone to that city 70 as
sumo his new duties.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
A DAYS DOINGS IN
THE LOCAL FIELD
SHORT NEWS NOTES PICKED UP
HERE AND THERE BY
NEWS REPORTERS.
ID be RaffIed Tonlnht.

The painting which has been on ex,
Inhibition at Kennon Motifs jeweiry store
Will he Iaffled this evening al Z
O'Clock. Those holding cnances are
requested to be present.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

The weather man says we viii have
more rain today IN lengthy reboF5
on weather conditions generally o
prophet says that after the rain we
may lock Tor some cold weather.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Don't fail TO attend the lecture this
afternoon at the opera house, 1870.
Every lady OF Brunswick should be
there. No admission charged.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Do you wish to buy, sell or rent 3
machine of any description You
Will End 1t to your interest to cah on
me. Can sell you a typewriter az
sucn a price and on suco terms that
you will not miss the money.
Q. IL JEWETT.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Until my new quarters are ready
Tor occupancy l viii share the Office
with Mr.. G. w. Dem lg, next door to
IT. Burrought on Newcastle street
G. H JEMETT
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Good dressers should have their
clothes cleaned and pressed by jim
Carter, He is experienced and viii dc
sou good Job
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Don't fail to attend The lecture this
afternoon at the opera house. $50.
Every lady OF Brunswick should be
there, No admission charged
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
out Of Deaths lave.

when death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble.
that | had suffered with for years. .
writes p. Muse, Durham. NJ c., 'Dr.
Kings New Life pins saved my life
and gave perfect health" Best pills
on earth and only rs cents at ali
druggists.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Our work speaks for itself while
our line of photo iewelry. buttons AM
frames is complete.
We also do developing and finishing
for amateurs.
WILSON PHOTO STUDIO.
5O4 l-2 Gloucester street.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

LOST One lady's black lace scarf.
Lost December >, 1902 between the
Rifllemen's Armory and Dartmouth
street Return To SOC London street.
Suitable reward
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Sound Kidneys-Perfeet Health.
The use of Smiths sure Kianes
,ure viii produce both Try botti.
md be convinced. Your druggist sell.
: for so
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

FOR RENT Ny residence, 1904
Gloucester street Eight rooms and
hath Apply at 400 Carpenter street.
John Campbell.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Bantam chickens for sale by G. -
TAFT, 500 Dartmouth street.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Game Is in season. wilson has just
received fine lot Of quail
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04
Notice of RemoNal.

We are prompt-N News Job orice-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

FOR RENT Seven room two-stcrg
house, 9O1 Egmont street Apply to
oil Norwich street
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Milk cows for sale by c. s. Tait-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

Try Rob ROY Flour. It is the best
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-12-04

ROB ROY FLOUR IS THE BEST.
The sun., 1902-06-01
%

The "i.,'- p' il" TllNvs ora "irlDd'"d
a. exemplary cod" g "'hics such viz
u.c- .--re tr.ui' 'itci a. industry. iu'ogrtv.
',lr,',fv. SIMPLICITY = f'!Hr'al f.'c. 5.ff-
g.rr transaction g husucs.. even during
r.r,oa, 1f mourning, ard he exclusion
- mcr-rrars motives f.on WaIuag" cor
'ra.is Frurhor. Tho TOW democratic priu-
,,,..r als' 90 '.d fr, m No ,,riu, a. .ui'-
'l" pr.u-rpi, lat rh" 'urpie mus' - iasr,i
.r fnr grod vii q tho ua't,L A. largo.
arg tIa' 'uIl nou-.'',.ia' .nD should - gwen
,l 'h,. ,i"v~ II 10" lower ,-dcrs found
practical 'NIfr--r'r ~ fr" 'r'y'i.u -
numerous t-''l'.pr -''A'-. "l"'",u men
v.r,, invited fn d'Tssi' -'lf'u"u r. e st.rv-
Ancc- demanding r,~ir"--. and "a 'he hang
ing - I-,Il- vhich v"r'' 80 L. r,Ing 80 hon 10
Wa d,->ir'.i =" nring any 'ruul'l.' = y prn~--
lug uatup. - ~ III no. -
IA Interesting fA'' d-'losHd Nv ~"
Ta,kwa legislation - that "a" economical
princip's ui a oonmon TILE 90 -" ~" e
laud received practical y tot 'b"or'ticai.
recognition "a nroi-u' Japan From the
eatlic-t epoch uI-n Wtic' history ~ ira
,,i,inn throws anv lch'. ~" Iro~n'- right
of eminent dor.lin vas an established
doctrine. but. turing the eta of pairiarchal
government, large tracts of lard came iuto
The sun., 1902-06-01
SOvE NEW ROOkS.
An Authoritative Hl.,or, Of J,p,n.


We have ~epn that IN the opinion ~ ap'
2 R.fSELIY the author 81 Jdpi7' ~
History, Art. ard LHs,c'gr' 81 Mile &" d
Boston and Tuklo', ~" most nem"ra"le
even, in the earlier history 81 ~" hhad"
fmpirc was ~" advent II Buddhism 10 inc
Ne,- -. 4 y Then o. ~dS that copy
~ the hItihf-' -CriU'ur"~ ami an mag"
of & autana BIdiha v"r" -''' =" ~" t'in' %
,ourr hv he GuN"run't' - IN" ~ '''
,or,,n kihgdou- 4 matter ~ 'a'''
Buddhism lad ue"u ur"ach'~i IN japan Nv
.nt.tpri-irg ul~~'u'ar'.- many wear '"ln''
-. arrival 1T '.' 'ur"in envoy l'''
pfutagarai howcy"r. had l'''u Hn,u'-
rs-.nh ami u = probate" that. "nh"N
.tnha-., ,tnrial introduction. -" re" 70
hgion Nuuii have l"hg t"inaiu~i almost
upbuown 10 -" mas - 3D." Jal"h'-'
How nd h sJp'n 'ra' 'H" Ni"ad" e '"N-
eminent showed '-'lf No.pi'shi' '"Nafh
mn alien fni'hs Wa i' acfus'"d ~ ''''-
yic,Lou o. 'h,, -Nr-l"u'- - ID" Ridd'i''
,r..-l. ur was s.mr other cats" oF'rNl''
Roth ME. mons ar" answered ~ "nr ''h'
in TO az rtns'lv" IN" trN' ''nil'~'
Tmt-rpr IN .mm"i Who li-'"u"i &C. -" 10"
rosI.l ~.-cin, io hav. founi = mv~''rl"u-'
lf,v and attractive lie wa 'H-1ih''h
by IT, du,frin" of n"t"mp-vch'st~. ~ n"
~ cau,atiun. - 'hepry Of futHr" " "'-
.nrrt,nn and r., n the sam" ';ius 'h"
argument irus' potent m Winning his sup
rort was the Amns-s.,dur- = ss~itau'c 'hat
buddhism had h.-oula N" iANl ~ CIVIL
iz.d Asa. The Japan ut the -IN'h "h'uTN
A II wac us' ~ ambitious to stand 10" 'h"
bigh.,t 0..el of civilization A. ws- 10"
.Janan II IN. nineteenth A. hr-', iui"Ni
the attitude - the Court was '"n'atlv" ai'a
in the Council of Minister, only IN" Premier
S,ga. .sr.pusNi the raus" e tho imported
creed But SION a powerful cuailU'"r
aprearrd in the person - an imperial
Prince. Slo,okI. who r,avei a pr""min"n'
part in the first stage - Japan's moral
and intellectual Progress. IL was chiefly
through his ardent patronage that Budd-
bism hacana the creed Of the Court anu ih"
mobility
Another factor that made Tor IN" spread
81 Buddhism was the almost fanatica
veal - N" lmpr"Ss Suiso. who r"lgn"d
during th"epuch e. Primo" Shotoku reforms
She issued cdic'- "nIuiulng the adoption
81 the new fai'h ori-r,si that all the Princes
~ the blood and the Ministers W SAT"
should suy,.y themselves with images ~
Puddha and conferred rank and rewards
on sculptor. - idul- " NAV here h" I"lniel !
out that during a T"ri,t - ios wears from
A n sol iu 4 u 10 fourteen suv"r"gn-
r.isned - sh"r. i've w"rc females
sx,h lady practically rIl"i, though ~"
did no, nnrnlnaliv rr.gu. N" "swav "f the"
Empr-sse- ,ovcr~d IN the aggr"eat. seventy
on. YEAR and every On" - thern carried
her religious farvor almost tn tho point
of hysteria They wer" certainly in-'ri.
mental ~ raising Buddhism - mo place
of influence Vnicn !; attained soon a''"r
i,s arrival IN Japan. al infuenc" sit"-''d
hv the fac p,h' within s"ven'y-'wo wars
after, ,he { pretu envoy = arrival, tho country
had ~ Temples si6 priests and A. nuns
Neither - T. surprI-'ng - hnd that. ~
obed. -rca - Shir'o rr"c"d"n's. Buddhism
was drawn into the f'li ~ pou'lr-. and
Buddhist pri,'~'s were Admitted ~ share
IN the administration