Permission is hereby granted E. Wheaton and associates to preach the gospel within the city limits at such places as they may select; provided the streets and sidewalks are not obstructed and the rights of private property are not disturbed and there is no violation of City ordinances or statutes of the State. P. MCQUAID, Mayor. * * * * * Galveston, Tex., Jan. 20, 1888. To Whom It May Concern: Permission is hereby granted to the bearer to hold religious services on the streets anywhere within the corporate limits of the city of Galveston, and the police authorities will lend such protection as is necessary to enforce order at such meetings. R. L. FULTON, Mayor of Galveston. * * * * * Office of Chief of Police, Denver, Colo., June 23, 1888. To any Police Officer: This woman has permission from the Mayor to hold services on the street. M. HENNY, Chief of Police. * * * * * Sacramento, Cal., Aug. 24, 1888. Permission is hereby granted E. Wheaton and associates to preach the gospel within the city limits at such places as they may select, provided the streets and sidewalks are not obstructed and rights of private property are not disturbed, and if not in conflict or violation of the city ordinances. EUGENE J. GREGORY, Mayor. FROM MISS JOSEPHINE COWGILL. Some Years a Missionary in Jerusalem. The following is contributed by a dear sister who has spent some years as a missionary in Jerusalem, Palestine, and may be known to many of our readers: [Illustration: MISS JOSEPHINE COWGILL.]