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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Cash quotations. were as fol1ows: Flour
was quiet and steady; hard wheat spring
patents, ss.s0a3,50. WheatmaNo. 2 spring,
625sQ6is4c; No. 2 red, 6slsq6Sa4c. Corn-No.
pork, S. 50Gs.55. Lard. s4S5d4S7ls. Short
rib sides. s4.2504.30. Dry sailed shoulders,
s4.5004.62is. Short clear sides $I.5O046212.
Whisky, H.22.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
In Wall Street.


New York, April N-itocks opened firm
and generally higher on commission house
buying. The seasonable weather and the
weakness of the sterling exchange market.
the result of offerings Of security and loan
bills were the principal factors at work.
The advance, which was equal to AMiA per
cent, was most pronounced in the grangers.
Soufhwesterns Wheeling Lake Erie pre-.
ferred and the Northern Pacific. The last
named was taken ON the general belief that
The reorganization will be carried through
successfully. The advance led to realiza-
lions along the line and Sugar suffered the
greatest loss. The stock fell from 1855 to
f24N and closed at 125, net loss of Iss per
cent for the day. Cotton Seed Oil preferred
moved up to 57A al one time, but later drop
FED to 5S,as II was stated semi -oficiaily that
the dividend on the preferred which Is due
in June win be paid Rumors have been
current that the company intended to either
reduce or postpone a division OF profits
The rumor probably grew out Of the resig-
nation Of certain prominent officials. In the
railway list Baltimore aud Ohio was the
weak spot The stock fell two points to 1616
An issue Of receivers certificates y sener-
ally expected Estimates place the Issue
at s1.0e900e to 50. 1000. and this has led to
sales VI stock by old time holders In the
closing dealings Tgbacco rose to "A from
723s ON the covering Of short contracts. The
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Hides. Wool, Etc

Hides-Green sailed. 5Q6c.
Hides-Dry flint, 7Q9c.
Hides-Dry sailed, 6@Sc.
Beeswax-15Q24c per pound.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
Horse and Mule Market.
Cattle Market.

Horses-The prices range from $25 TO 40
Mules-The prices range from 500 TO Sluo.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

Hogs-The market good; corn fed
hogs, $500; shoats, 49, so to s3.75.
Sheep--market good; inferior to choice,
s1.00 to $3.50.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22
New York Vegetable Market.

High wines were steady at st.22.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-22

DR.. Dozier & Co.,
p. O, Box 112. Birmingham, Ala.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
ROyS TOW 4 BODY ASHORE

ruo hovs while rowing a boat between Bay
y,ag. and Staten Island yesterday morning, dis
srad The body OF "A weighing more than 200
ourds floating in the water, face downward. The
&c r.f. Frank and Everett Jensen. who live in
nav Rldee-ave. Taey fastened rope 10 the body
d towing II ashore Bay Ridge-ave.. notified the
,iic. The body was naked and badly cut up. 1t
h,d evidently come in contact with a steamer pro-
.,r.r or padde- wheel Pieces OF a trouser leg and
,. of the underclothing remained on the body. \
49,, emf extended across the stomach The body
no, otherwise cut and bruised. and on the forearm
-. depressel wound. Around the neck was a
wa 81 cheap lAttern. in which was an imitation dla-
t'' Va lie face Of common mould
N.r. no marks of d"rt!fl alton W hen the
- 't,s,..y.red tn, man his arms were doubled up
Do ~ f,r. as II ward of blows. Detective
~ ~ The Twrnty-iifih Precinct. who was de-
atli nm the casr. thinks inr man nlst nave fal.n
lh'a'rr,o,r,l from some steamer. The cuts would
oNr 49, 80 mat no murder had been committed The
Do't VII =, j. prOnahIe n AZ the unknown dead man
''t1""j his fata. Injuries from propeller blades
~, 49, ID possibility that hc was murdered: There
- me sus,,. ious- looking wound across the abdomen
- ',,te IRON point IN the LETT SIDE, almost unccr
- 49,, and extends for I've We inches across the
tIa"n.u 'rtc rxtrem. eft end OF the cut looks Ike
"a cvo'uu and as y q heavy k''fe had been
1a.rr ,.russ the lower part OF m" body after me
a. 49, az no. had been made Coroner COMBS and a
~. ~, hold n Inquest to-day Al hrst IL was SAID
u, b. de,I man wore A diamond pin. IL turns out
-, 10 cheap Imitation stone The body had been
In tho water on.y a shoft u'"s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
TO ENFORCE THE BUILDING LAWS.
MR. FULLY CALLS UPON COMMISSIONER
BUSH TO LEARN THE LATTERS
INTENTIONS

T. De quincy Tu.ly, secretary OF the Law Enforce
ment Society. called Buildings Commissioner
Bush yesterday and asked him II he would issue
similar notice to that issued by Mr.. Constable. super
intendent OF Buildings. Of New-York city, TO the
effect that he would impose fine OF 500 upon any
one making alterations to buildings without first hav-
ing secured a permit Commissioner Bush told Mr..
Tully that he believed there no necessity FOR
such action in Brooklyn he had no knowledge OF
any alterations being made Of the sort that required
a permit from the Department. Mr. Tuly asked
Commissioner Bush II he intended TO permit a!tera-
tions IN any building more tnan thirty rect hlSh
The prohibits the alteration Of buiIilf or
that gat or a greater height 10 De used Tor note
asylum hospital theatr.ca. purposes uniess Inc
building be made iireproof Mr.. Bush told Mr. Tully
that this law would De enforced, and that he mad on
his table .arge number Of requests for permits for
alterations. He was waiting. he said. 10 hear from
Corpora Counsel Burr TO how great an afera-
ton required special permit and lifted the meaning
OF this Jaw. This matter had been referred 10 MT
Burr month or two ago. and he had not yet passed
upon H. He has informed Commissioner Busn tnat
ne will probably be able to give an opinion this week
Commissioner Bush has refused TO grant permits
for alterations for several Drtfrngs less than thirty
five feet in height which intended to be used as
hotels But his refusal based on the ground that
the buildings not strong enough for hOtc. pur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN

National Guard % the various States only one
standard gauge cartridge"
What are your impressions as to arming the
National Guard Of the country"
i firmly believe in the old adage OF preparing
Tor war In time Of peace. That IT, would make
use Of our available sources Of strength In a
wise way in the line Of National defence before
any foreign war breaks upon US, be the prospect
ever so remote. ] mean by this that our great
seaport cities should be adequately fortified in
the best manner. and our torpedo service placed
on i1rst-class basis at The earliest practicable
moment. We have great country to develop and
protect and sacred Inheritance to preserve and
The industrial SIDE OF the question Of proper coast
defences desirable Navy md torpedo boats
means much in the line Of National development
in the employment Of labor. These questions
ter into the you me. and so l preface my
reply BY referring TO them.
UNIFIED DIRECTION LACKING
"Now the National Guard OF the various States
lacks unified direction. and more attention needs
to be given TO its organization. action and devel-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
EXERCISES HELD IN CHURCH.
GRADUATES OF GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO Do RE
CEIvE THEIR DIPLOMAS.

GRADUATES or GRAMMAR school. NO. D. RE
CEIvE THEIR DIPLOMAS.
The Greene Avenue Baptist Church the scene
of the annual commencement exercises OF Grammar
School No e last night The church was crowded
and even standing room not obtainabe when
the exercises opened at o'clock. Lewis f. Fawcett
president OF the School Alumni Association greeted
the audience nice little speech. He was followed
by Miss Irene Doan. who delivered recitation en-
titled, How Paderewskl Played" piano duet.
with Emma Raeder and Albert Schaible AS perform
ers the next number on the programme An
essay by Mary X. Sto.e recitation by Alice VI. NC
Mahon and piano solo by Ella c. Nmptsch COM
prisei the remaining portions of the first half OF the
programme The second part was as follows
sons Evening ming Lynn " Momes
Thomas Williams c,,,n
Piano s0''' ''0, Ghplstinr 3 Brockhuyzen
Recitation. Flying jim.s IaS Leap Emma Banks
Song The Huntsmau. ....................k ucken
Essay r,,n ANNE
Song America -
At the close OF the exercises the members OF the
graduating class received their diplomas from the
chairman Of the School Committee. Colonel George
T. Clark The graduates were F.orence r. A ;;.
Elsie i. Atkinson. Christine s. BroeAhuyzeu. Flor
ence 4 Blz Irene +. Chester, Maute r Campbell
Annie Cass Lucy f. Doering, Irene +; Dolan Mabe.
barton Lillian Deems. I.ucreta c. Finay. lnez II.
rene NJ. Hughes. Ethie Hanlon. Ella Herman
Louise Kranz. Florence Kulenkampff, Mary. Zee
ran. Grace +. Lockwood, Eugene f. Baker. Adolph
cssey Everett +. Combs. Willard $. crossman.
Joan J. Giles Harry Il. Hosch, Water F. Hurley
M f'ns' Archibald Mcintre; s Reynolds MURRAY
Cn,rias Nathan. Emile j. Iondes. Johanna Len
mann FreIericka j. Lyons Lillian Markland Ger
rud NeSair charSie M F. MSrsan Eizaoe
Zauliv Hazel K Rockefeller. Octavia o. Rockefeller.
Ezabeth G Rodgers Eva H R9yie Florence ana,s
Sniick idele c. Shredder. Adah F. Taylor. Cora b.
Wood Mabel R. Wood. Cora E. Sogng william
schaibIe Alfred A T. Schuyler. Edward A. Shields.
George s slbree. Joseph p; S:ensby George si.ke.
i III w. charles W Whetham. John E. Wgton.
p,,t Wilets and Frederick H. Wulf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
TO MAKE 4 FIGHT FOR REINSTATEMENT.
THE TIVE DETECTIVES DISCHARGED BY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY BACKUs EMPLOY MR. JENks
TO oox AFTER THEIR INTEREsTS.

TO LOOK AFTER THEIR INTERESTS
The five detectives who were discharseo W rs
trict-Attorney Backus a few days ago '''e". ~
make fght for reinstatement. They nave 'e'a'.ie"
ex-Corpora ton Counsel Alme F. jerks 10 LOON a,.
their interests and Nr. jerks Will begin i''"eoao
proceedings 10 secure them their aiIeseu ie.'''
The men who were relieved from further ou'y a'e
James B. Irwin NJ j. McGuiness. J. j. foiey' 'o''"
Dee and j. j. Kerwin. They are hve OF the te"
county detectives attached 10 the once OF the Nv
trict-Attorney. Mr. Backus removed them uhue'
law passed In the present year. when pro''oes '".
the men shall hold their places at the peasure Va
the Dstrict-Attorney. The former act under ""ie"
they were appointed provided that they shouid not
be removed except for cause and after nearihs
Dlstrict-Attorney Backus has said that ne couid 40
without them ard that during the summer months
the work which they have performed VIII Dr. zone
by the five detectives who remain. aided by tne
chief clerk In the fall the other men Will De ap-
pointed.
Under the advice Of Mr. jerks the nve men re-
ported for duty yesterday morning. and were toid
by the District Attorney that he had apsoiuteiy
nothing for them to do. Then they lef: the Once
Later IN the day they went to the once OF !iie
County Treasurer to demand their salaries for the
said that they would go back to-day. Nr. Jehks
that there Il possible excuse TOT re using "
pay the men their June salaries Tney 90 no.
under the Civil Service provision wnich
has tied up the salaries OF the assistants III the Ds
trct-Attorneys office II their salaries are not paid
to them promptly. Mr.. jerks says ne VIII psgh
Proceedings test the right OF the D!strict-Attor-
ney remove the men frtm once. me cohSNtu-
tionallty OF the removing adt may be quest!onei pu
Mr.. jerks could say nothing definite until he WAS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02

and legal expenses, and in the aggregate this
would amount 10 a large annual sum total.
THE time TO act Is at hand when must
properly guard our liberties and meet ali interna-
tional questions in broad spirit OF wise states
manchip. SpasmOdlc jingoism is dangerous and
almost comcal. We must touch the circle OF Ma
tiOnal safety all round. in our military prepara-
tons well as in our orderly and patriotic dis
charge of all the duties and responsibilities Of
American citizenship. With the increasing bur-
dens Of a great nation upon u.s. we
shall commit great crime II we fall
short Of Just and safe achievements in
all that demands wisdom and high statesman
ship in defending our civilization from foes with
, out as we'll from dangers within. For these
reas I believe our newly proposed policy or
National defence should become permanent II
should not be one of party eXpediency. but or
broad National development States should vie
with States in perfecting the National Guard. ana
the guardsman should become the volunteer ihii-
ute man OF safely to the Nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
THEY WANT THE OLD NAME
PEOPLE ASK THAT WASHINGTON PARK BE
CALLED FORT GREENE
s. V. WHITE AND OTHERS SPEAK IN FA'oH of
THE PLAN-oTHER CHANGES OF NAMES

s. " WHITE AND OTHERS SPEAK IN FAVOR of
THE PLAN-orHER CHANGES OF NAMES
OF PUBLIC PLACES DISCUSSED.
The Common Council Committee on REMAINING
Streets held a meeting at the City han iaSl "ie''.
Present Aldermen Gullfoyle, Francisco anu
Oltrogge. About fifteen members OF the Daush-
tcrs OF the Revolution were present. and among
their number were many women prominent ia
Brooklyn society. s " White was the nrst speaker
He said that Fort Greene was the most prominent
Revolutionary spot from historic point Oh we" y"
Long Island, and that what Is now "ashino 'o
Park had always been known Fort Greene. until
a few years ago when. in some unaccoultap'c
manner the changed He said that Cen
eral Greene was the most modest general IN the
war Of independence. and that Washington rirH' Il
for no other reason, should have its name chailseu
to Fort Greene IN order to link the name or Ia
nous and worthy patriot with the present anu
future Mr.. White made a stirring speech we WAS
followed by the Rev NJ c. Dana. VINO said II was
time that Brooklynites did something to perpetuate
the traditional Institutions of the city The villages
and cities of the Old World ne said. invariably per-
petuate gores of their heroes, artists painters
scuptors and generals and in this respect BROOK
yn should follow the example OF the people across
the sea The city could not do better than begin
by changing the name of Washington PARK
to Fort Greene Mrs. Bishop spoke next, and sad
that it was an nexplicable thing that the city
should ever have named Fort Greene Washington
Park. The people of Boston could. With just as
much reason. have changed the name OF Bunker HUI
hill. Mrs Alice Morse Earle. the
writer spoke In similar strain on the historical
associations of Fort Greene. No action was taken
last night.
After this part of the discussion closed the
Aldermen turned their attention 10 consideration OF
the question Of remaining Columbia Heights. IN ac-
cordance with resolution passed last winter, the
idea OF which TO get rid Of duplicate names IN
street nomenclature. 5. V. White also spoke 10 the
point on this and was vehement in declaring that
Columbia Heights should remain as ii Is at present
1t is a beautiful street. he said. and good people
and people never left 1t until they died of old age
He Closed his remarks by suggesting that the com
mittee name the thorougAfare from FuOn-s;. to the
Bay known under the names OF Columbia
Heights and COumbia-st. all Columbia Heights. AT
present COlumba-st. begins at Atantic-ave. The
members of the committee took the sugges tion under
consideration, and the meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
! !. MGINNISS FIGHTING FOR HIS SALARY

John ]. McGinniss applied to Justice Smith in the
sunreme Court. yesterday. for an order to punish
Controller Palmer for contempt IN railing TO pay
rim, his salary az keeper OF the county records In
r.,,a,.e Of the decision Of the Appellate Division
Of the County Court. The application was opposed
D., resistant CORPORATION Counsel Nudge who said
70, .ho Controller had obeyei the order OF the
annsIlate court as Mr.. McGinnss's salary bill was
not audited. and the ControiIer c0uid not pay out
Mr McIinniss replied that "a, controller had
az, NV sould have obeyed order of the court
Mr. Nudge contended that an appeal which had
49,, ,aLen IN the Court OF Appeals acted a stay
p, Nc Ncf,inniss conterded that it didn't He in
sisted that the Controller was in contempt OF court
and should be punished Late IN the afternoon
fus,,ce smith denied the application.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
4 RIO GIN MOENTED.

Wh,tes,one Long Island. July IA big ten-inch
rife weighing $3.50 pounds ana thirty-ohe ieet
,ong WAS mounted to-day at Willett's Point. The
- ,,,,, will throw A proectile weighing 575 pounds
W,"b "is barge requires 30 pounds OF powder The
project le = thrown by ths chalse win a velocity
~ a. f..- "A second. At two miles the has
a t"nc,rat.ng power which sends the proJectiic
n I,'a-n nfteen Inches o. steel 1t Is mounted Oh a
A,a,nne,ring carriage. In practice the target will
~ ~ six miles away. Another ten-inch rifle OF
s'nilar trbwer - ready for mounting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
SHE SAYS SHE Is MRS. TOWNSEND.
APPLICATION TO HAVE THE LETTERS OF AID
MINIsTRATTON GRANTED TO F. II. TOWN
SEND ON THE ESTATE OF HIS


Testimony taken before Surrogate Abbott yes
teriay H. the proceedings 10 revoke the letters OF
administration granted to Francis II. Townsend on
the estate Of his father. Thomas W. Townsend who
died last April. leaving an estate estimated at
$4,000 The petitioner for revocation Is Annie Town
send. who says she is the common-law wife Of the
dead man Mrs. Townsend. who referred 10 in
court AS Annie Edwards. questions the legitimacy OF
the administrator and other children OF the dead
man She says that the mother Of the adminlsrat tor
was married &c her husband and divorced from him
I'm NeW-Jerssy. The decree gave both parties per-
mission TO mary and Mr. Townsend had married
her. Sne further alleges that at the time u the
marriage with the mother Of the respondent Town.
before the common-liw marriage between Townsend
and the petitioner -
The respondents aege that Mrs. Townsend was
never the wife Of Thomas w. Townsend and that
her proceeding is simply scheme 10 get hold Of his
money Briefs are to be handed up later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02

strength. That Is we'll understood the world
over and 50, while praying and organizing for
peaceful International arbitration. II Is necessary
TO prepare as wisely for all emergencies that
may arise In our intercourse with foreign nations
in the future"
How about the expenses OF your plan Of mill
tary Development"
The old rule that rapid circulation Increases
wealth would come into play in our wise de-
velopment. In military way. along the lines
have pointed out to you in this hasty chat
Fortihcations ships. factories. and all the ma
terial and Industrial accessories would help the
WaGe-earners and the capitalists: and without a
Standing army our expenses in strengthening
the defensive power Of the Nation would not be a
burden. We have had sad and costly les
son OF unpreparedness for war and II due wis
dom is nov Displayed he that a
meet the old Roman rule OF being equal to the
DEMAND FOR MEN
The facts that this military problem is one
Of wide considerations With adequate coast de-
fences there would be demand for thousa nds
of men TO man them This source Of employ
ment might be utilized to provide places for
homeless waits AMI crphans-unforunate with
out hones and without means-who now drift
into criminal channels. and often become
charge on the State. BY taking them in hand
in training schools for the navy and land SER
vice. fine class OF soldiers and sailors could
be furnished and our great cities freed from a
now dangerous element of youthful dlars. This
system Of training schools would save prison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
Court CALENDARS.

.r.,,. c,1r,-special for motions Before Smith
TX marie business at ~ a. m Motion calendar led
nj Court Before Hon. George H. Abbott Sur
,-.,s 'The accounting In estate Of John ). Shepard.
,,'., Icing. Hannah NJ Moore Charles Lawrence.
r,a Mcfarland. Charles Lambert. Carkson shot
we'll CnotonJ The estate 81 isaac NJ Haight and Sarah
iIasL.u The revocation Of guardianship william
* Wore Juiy i6D The inventory Of Joseph s. Cavendy
,hraham fiazen and Patrick Kenny. The adminstra-
t. ~ MARY OConnor The guardianship Of James and
49,. Newton Contested calendar At 1890 No. ~. the
viii Of John Olsen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
Presented 10 he city ~ Brooklyn by q. X.
Warren Post No. rvs Il, \. r.. 1896
To .,nrer box in the Cornerstone contains lar

Tie copper box in the cornerstone contains iarse
number Of articles, including the list OF the warren
D.. ,,.u,ers and officers OF organization TO date.
tho list OF the forces Engaged on both slies IN ne
Rate - CrftvshIrg. fnr proceedings at the nnVel-
10 ~ Inc statue OF General Warren at Gettysburg
ana Genera. Abbotts she,.n OF General irren.
'The services Wi. be held al 10 a. m lAe posts tax
iry MARI will assemble al Eastern PARKWAY ana
n1irhlil-ave and viii he escorted by Warren Post
anI The Jth ZOuave survivors to the monument ne
,'r'unhl,u Guard. made up Of feriy-ve women. rep
.enrng the states OF the Union. VIII sing patriotic
lVrrs Sidnev Warren and Miss Warren. children Of
~ General viii unvel the monument and the lst
ar,scrv viii fire salute Of thirteen guns cole mel
~ e N.,hr,l will make presentation speech,
ar1 General James r. OBc.rne Will b" the orator OF
he day ami Genera Robert Avery WI! preside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
JACOB BRODIE REDEEMS HIS CHECK.

Jacob Brodie redeemed his certified check yester-
day and deposited with the County Treasurer ST.
CO., In gold as bail on the indictment against him
for alleged blackmail In connection with his sys-
ematic Collection Agency. which has offices In the
Arbuckle Building. at No 800 Fulton-st.. and which
has been Investigated by the Grand Jury. Brodie
gave a certified check at first, and District Attor-
ney Backus promised not to collect II. so to save
his interest There are two other indictments pend
Ing AGAINST Brodie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
WILL OF SALVATORE CAyToyI pRoBArEp.

The will OF Salvatore cantoni. the wealthy Italian
banker. who died suddenly at Bay Shore some weeks
ago. was admitted to probate by Surrogate Abbott
yesterday The estate OF the testator In not knowa
exactly. but II was a large one. and included q
seat in the Stock Exchange. He leaves his collsc.
ton Of coins his horses and carriages and the con.
tents OF his home at No IS South Portiand.sve, to
his widow. Clara Cantoni. The income OF his ess
tate ID to 20 to her also during her nfstims end q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-02
THE WARREN STATUE IN PLACE.

TT WILL BE UNVEILED ON JULY 4-PRO-
GRANME OF THE CEREMONIES.
The bronze statue OF General G. X. Warren when
IS 10 be formally unveiled July 4. was Placed N
position on grassy plot at the northern corner OF
PROSPECT Park which IL is to occupy yesterday, under
tn. superintendent of Henry Baerer. the sculptor.
The figure is eigh. feet three inches in height ana
Indicates tho moment In which General Warren de-
tsrta, Hoods advance On the face Of the pedestal
is a bronze tablet bearing this Inscription: