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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
FIRST COPYRIGHT CASE.

Story of an Irish Monk, Valuable AIanu-
 script and a Sacred Stork.
 The Benedictine monks, in tho year 567 possessed very valuable manuscript or papyrus or parchment, copy of which was greatly desired by Columbia, an Irish monk who lived in q neighboring monas- tery. Columbia applied to Finian, the head man of the Benedicts, for permission to copy the manuscript. Finian, setting great store by the manuscript and being little jealous of tho neighboring monas- tery, refused the request. ColumLa would not take no for an answer. He waited around the Benedictine monastery until night came, and when the monks had all retired he stole into the cell where the pre- cious manuscript was kept, chained to pillar, and copied it on parchment or pa pyrus he had brought for the purpose. It must not be presumed that Columba wrote in darkness. It is true that tho monnstic library was not supplied with electricity, gas or oven candles, nor did Colu1nba carry n dark lantern, but his left hand emitted q phosphorescent glow which illuminated the pages of his manuscript.
 Columba's work also had the approval of O sacred stork, which was stabled or cagcd in the library, and while Co1umba
  watched by his side.
 Itbappened that passerby, late in the night noticed the light in the library, and, curious to know what was going on at such late hour, heput his eyoto the key hole in the door. The sacred stork, who was aware of this intrusion by that intui- tion possessed only by sacred storks, at once demonstrated his approval of Colum- ba's work by darting the point of his beak through the keyhole and plucking out the eye of the peeping Tom.
 The wounded man hastened to Finian and told him that sorcery, as well as optic. al surgery, was being practiced down in tho library. Finian hastened to the library and there found Columba in tho act of copying the last word of the manuscript The sacred stork meantime had retired to his accustomed cavern and was feigning sleep.
 "You have stolen my manuscript" ex- claimed Finian.
 .I have stolen nothing" replied Colum- ba. 'There is your manuscript, just as I found it. What have I stolen?"
 True, you have left the manuscript said Finian, "but you have stolen its es- sence, all there is valuable in it, and tho copy you have made is therefore mine by right, and I will take it from you. .''
 Whereupon he fell upon Columba and took the copy, incidentally administering sound drubbing to the literary thief and establishing precedent for all future au- thors and publishers.
 It is further recorded that the wise, sacred stork stood steadfastly on one leg in his corner and interfercd not in the fight. r4
 This copy which Columba, now St. Co., lumba, made is today to be seen in mu- scum in Dublin, and his writing was ap- parently done with silver ink.-Lecture of George Putnam Haven.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
Hot According to cayendish.

On the suburban trains running out of Chicago card playing is an acknowledged feature of transitory life Some of the coaches are equipped with tables for deyo- tees of the game.
 Coming in recently suburbanite named George Affolter was called from his newspaper to make the fourth in a game of whist which had been interrupted by tho departure of one of the players. The hands had been dealt around, and Affolter, noting there were 13 cards, said "What is it? Hearts?' a4
 It happened that hearts were trumps, and an affirmative answer was given. On the first play Atfolter gleefully threw away king, followed it the next with another high card and was overjoyed to see that the man at his elbow was obliged to take the third trick, and the fourth, and the fifth, and so on indefinitely.
 On the second hand Affolter's partner led q king and Affolter thought they would have to take it, but. to his delight the opposition gathered in the trick and pro- ceeded to harvest all the other 12 as well. Affoltpr was. almost hysterical with joy. His partner looked strange
 Things went On in the same way for two moro deals, and the Affolter faction, owing to the new mans headwork, hadn taken trick, when at length the suffering part ner said :~,t, -i 7. st' ,.- ,a,.
 Say, you'll excuse me, but you play the most idiotic, outrageous, internal game of whist that ever occurred in my experi- ence.' a7 f9 ot
 Affolter was dumfounded. "Wliistr r he cried blcakly. Why, heavens, man, I've been playing the game of hearts as hard as l knew how"
 And nobody dared speak until the depot was reached. Chicago Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
A Use 3E.,r For Brass CandlestIcks,

TT have, found now use for brass can- dlesticls,i said the. young housekeepcr... 'I have two or three pairs that belonged to my greatagrandmother I think the world of them; but in my house, as it is at present, have no place where can use them with proper, effect-that is, as can dlesticks. But as bonnet stands they are treasures. have a closet full of them.s It is always difficult to know how to put away a hat or D bonnet in n way that will keep it perfectly fresh. My candlesticks are high enough so that not dropping plume or a hanging loop touches the shelf, and they are So heavy that there is no danger of their tipping over if not properly bal anccdl It may seem like sacrilege, but have heard that my great grandmother was a woman of many resources, and do not think she would object. ''-New York Times l15 sslJ9.s4 F. ,eas
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
The Legislature of Ala- bas'a and Building and Loan Associatiens.

The general assembly of Alabama at its last session. enacted a law requiring all building and loan associations in the state to reduce their interest charges to those in force by the Jefferson County Building and Loan association. of Bir- mingham, Ala. This association invites all who desire to invest money in a safe and conservative institution 10 investl- gate its plans; also those who wish to borrow, 6 per cent. participating and per cent. dividend stock are most de- sirable investments for idle money.
 Definite contract, economical manage ment conservative estimates are it's strong points. Write or call on us for literature. H
 F. W. DIXON President. !
 N. N. POLK, vice-President. .e-,,e J. H. BARR. Treasurer.
 H. B. URQuHART, Secretary. as51.s J. H. MILLER, Attorney.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
DAILY BULLETIN.

Birmingham. Ala. April 2, 1897 Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. n1.. central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
MIR. BRYAN's GREAT F BOOK.

The State Herald will send to any ad- dress for $1.50. spostage paid, "The First Battle,p by w. J. Bryan, handsomely bound and illustrated. If
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
THE WEATHER.

Georgia-Showers in the morning, fol- lowed by cleaging weather; easterly winds: warmer in northern portions.
 Ala bama-Local showers, followed by fair weather; winds shifting to south easterly; warmer in Alabama:
 Mississippi-Partly cloudy weather, with local showers and thunder storms in the afternoon or night; warmer, brisk, sou,herlY winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
TO FLORIDA,

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points in South Georgia and Florida. Tickets good td.return until May -31st. Double daily tfains and through sleeping cars to all principal places in Florida. For rates, schedules or any information rela- tive to the different tourist points. also literature descriptive of the state and its resources, write to w. V. Lifsey, division passenger agent. Montgomery, Ala. s..s-
 feb-20-td .-.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03

age, 49
 BEN NJ. JACOBS Local Observer. U. 8. Department or Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau.
 office of Station Aren't Reports received at Birmingham, Ala. on April ?. 697 Observations taken at all stations at a. m. 75th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
THE KINGS SONG.

There's something in the soul that sings: "What matters pomp or pelf? An honest mans the poer of kings. He's kaiser of himself.
 -<s-~ sssze!sl "That cloth of gold can smooth the way To such happy throne As he shall prrss who holds tho sway Of but one life--his own?
  "No soul oppressed by cares of state Can live life so free As enc decreed by lowly fate King of himself to be. "So blessed is tho man that sings In scorn of state or wealth. He need not envy lords or kings Who's kaiser of himself" --.J. L.. Heaton in "Tho Quilting Boo."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03

The Greek word translated music meant all the circle of the arts and sciences-ev- erything that was taught by the muses.' Hebrew tradition ascribed the art now known us music to .Jubal, 8S75 B. c. Greek legends made Hyagnis, 1506 B. O.. the founder of the science
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the Alabama State Land company willt be held at the office of the company oyer the First National bank, Birmingham, Ala,
 lrg MONDAY. APRIL 19 1897, tsiol at 12 o'clock m., for the election of direc.' tors and other corporate business 2. a .,f~
 CHARLES SCIIIFF,, President. = J. H. WALLACE, Secretary. 3-30-2ot
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03

Story of an Irish Monk, 2 Valuable AIanu-
 script and Sacred Stork.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03

Tbe roots of the yucca arc extensively used as substitute for soap in many parts of Mexico and Central America.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
Great Money Savers Sale l

three fnlagn n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-03
PENNMANsHIp, commercial

Arithmetic. Bookkeeping, Busi-
 ness Correspondence,,s Business Papers and Forms, Banking, :. Shorthand, Typewriting, Spell ing, Grammar. etc., taught. Mas
 sey's Business College, Nine
 teenth street and Third avenue.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
As to Conference.

The plan of the Sugar Trust people seems
10 be 10 play the game of 1904 over again.
Inc Senate vote. as at that time, Is close
and uncertain. and as much capital as pos-
sioie Is to be made out of the fact, both in
the open debates and subsequently, In con-
ference IL possible. the House is to be co.
creed by the declaration that the outcome
must be the Senate bill or nothing. But the
situation now. In several Important particu.
lars. Is not the situation of three years ago
The conference of the two houses over the
amended Wilson bill found The House at n
disadvantage on at least two points. The
frst point related to the amount Of revenue
carried by the bill as 1t had passed the
House Subsequent examinati tioa had shown
that this amount was inadequate. Some Of
the estimates offered and insisted uron
placed the figures at fifty million dollars
per annum- This was vital, and enabled
the Senate. whose work 1t was then claifaed
supplied the deficiency. to stand stubbornIy
by its amendments.
The second point related to the Presi-
dents interference. With characteristic
Evening star., 1897-05-11
4 Great NeWA Service.

The Star feels that 1t is due to Its .plen-
old system of news-gathering and news
handling to call attention in passing to the
manner in which II presented :he decision
of the Supreme Court in the highway ex-
tension case to its readers yesterday. No
more important local news item has de-
veloped for years. and consequently when
the opinion was announced yesterday no ef-
fort was spared to secure a prompt, full
and accui ate report. The unsurpassed IA
cEities of The Star for handling late news
came into play when the last section of the
matter reached the printers at ten minutes
past three O'Clock, and permitted the ex-
elusive publication of the news in a most
conspicuous position on the first page, and
the edition was on the streets at 1885
o'clock
Evening star., 1897-05-11

aggressiveness and dogmatism, Mr.. CIeve-
land put In his oar while the conference was
sitting. and. unfortunately Tor the House,
took the Houses side. AS usual, he proved
too heavy to be carried. The Senate re-
sented his action. and not only insisted
more stoutly than ever on its position, but
put several of its members on the stand to
testify that the President had been con-
ments and had consented to them. After
that, the success of the House was impossi-
BILE.
In the present case, assuming merely for
arguments sake the passage of the bill by
the Senate as amended at the Arlington
hotel. the House in conference would be at
no disadvantage. 1t could not be urged
there that the Dingley bill as originally
drawn would not yield enough revenue for
no such contention could be maintained.
The Dingley bill proper is subject to no
such criticism. Nor will the President be
likely to put in an oar Of any kind. Ger
tainly not in the interests of the Sugar
Trust. whose interests 1t would be suicide
for him to champion.
But, strong as the House will be in con-
ference, the battle should be fought and
won for the peoples best interests before
to itself to reject with emphasis those
changes in the bill which have al1 eady
brought out universal condemnation
throughout the country. and are certain to
grow in disfavor the longer they are ex-
amined. Amendments made in a corner are
open to suspicion because of that very fact.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Honor Among Thieves.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

Broker Chapman declines to apologize
for refusing to answer questions about the
operations Of Senators In Sugar stock. says
he acted ION his honor" and, therefore.
thinks the President should give him an
VI conditional paroon. while he rather in
Inmates that the Senate should apologize
to him for giving him so much trouble
about a mere matter of business" Per
haps It should. 1t would certainly seem
that his Senatorial clients. to whom he is
80 faithful, should do something for him
in his present awkward predicament. But
1t will hardly do for Mr.. Chapman to base
among thieves. but the law does not acquit
them ON that account.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
The Baumgarterl
Can Opener

Is the most modern and the only
perfect can opener made, and is SIM
plicity itself. 1t takes the entire top
of can of, cutting below the edge,
thus enabling any one to take out the
contents of the can in a whole con-
dition.
This can opener, which opens a
can perfectly, is made of the best
materials, and made to fit any size
can. No household should be with
out one.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Cd floor.
Furnishings
For Summer Homes.

The attention of suburban resi-
dents and those about to occupy
country homes or seaside cottages is
called especially to the splendid as
sortment of seasonable and inexpen-
sive materials for artistic furnishings,
comprising Lace and Sash Curtains,
in Irish Point, Renaissance and Frill-
cd Muslin, Embroidered Denim Por-
there's, Lightweight Silk Fabrics,
Sash Muslins, Cretonnes, Cotton
Damask, Dimities, Lounging Cush-
ions; also Bamboo Tabourets, Brass
and Enameled Bedsteads, Mattress
es, ETC.; the New Fiber and Japan
ese Rugs, also Kashkoi (reversibIe),
Smyrna, India and Turkish Rugs.
Window Shades, Screens, Fur
niture Slip Covers, made to order, at
moderate prices.
Tomorrow "wednesday.
Embroidered and Fringed Denim Table Govern.
one yard square-artistic cosorings.
Hac. each.
stop sscoR Seats. covered with denim and backed wisA
25c. each.
The ..Kashkoi' (rever.sble, Rugs, in beautiful
design. and rich colosiass Of blue, tsrra Gotta.
3x6 ft.-$I.o5.
6xo ft.-$.25.
71xIoa ft-$Io.oo.
9xI2 ft.-$I6.oo.
lth foor.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Hosiery
|! Specials.

Specials.
Just completed another large pur-
chase of Women's and Children's
Hosiery under conditions which al
low us to name some extraordinary
values-values exceptionally high at
prices unusually low.
Tomorrow "wednesday.
- Another 20 dozen Of those superior BLACK cot,ou
Hose for Women and ChiIdren Hermsiorf Ave.
light and medium weights ''
I21c. pair.
lo dozen Womens Black Cotton Hose ,TIertasiorf
dyel, Richelieu ribbed double heels and toes
2oc.-3 pairs for soc.
Also 100 dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed Cotton
Vests, how neck short sleeves.
Ioc. each.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Our New
Bonnet Trunk.

just arrived, is the best and most COM
plete contrivance on the market to-
day for the protection of Hats and
Bonnets in travelling. 1t has been
tried and answers its purpose per-
fectly. We have a good assortment
on sale.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

1t Is to be hoped that the Incarceration
OF gentlemen of wealth and position in the
District jail will not become so common as
to encourage the delusion that a violation
OF the statutes is a good way to get into
society.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

David X. Hill Is at present attracting
the limited amount of attention which
usually attaches to the man who has made
the trip and is just beginning to scale the
toboggan once more
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Some European generals are conspicuous
victims OF the popular fallacy that it does
not make much difference how dIscre1it-
able the truth may be. II it can be kept out
Of the newspapers.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Literally Described.

L hear that our friend recently met with
some serious reverscs"
YES replied the man VINO wears b:cycle
ciothes all the time Il was with him
"nen IT occurred He was trying to do
some fancy riding AMI accidentally turned
two backward somersaults."
Evening star., 1897-05-11
HaViland
Dinner Sets.

We call especial attention to the new
IoI-piece Decorated Haviland China
Dinner Sets which we are now show
ing in 3 exquisite designs and new
shapes, at the very special price,
$500 the set.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

OF course the general public is sufficiently
discriminating not to be influenced by the
present attitude of Mr.. Havenyer and Mr..
Searles with reference to the desirability of
Washington as a place of residence
Evening star., 1897-05-11

1t must be admitted that Mr.. Hay has
already shown decided gift for diplomacy
In the way in which he envied Mr.. Bayard
his popularity without hoping to attain it,
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Millinery
Department..

Attention is called to our unrivaled
line of English Walking and Riding
Hats, Smart Turbans, Yacht, Bicy-
Gle and Golfng Hats for ladies and
misses, in exclusive. styles. from
stock or to order from special de-
signs, to match costumes, with prices
very moderate, and satisfaction as
sured.
Tomorrow "wednesday.
Bicycle Hats OF Cloth, in pretty mixed effects
with stitched brim and quill sde-very jaunty.
$I.25 each.
Straw Derbys for bicycling; all shades-very styi.
ish.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Some people fall to appreciate the hard
ship incidental to keeping Broker Chap
mans mind occupied with judicial affairs
at time when the sugar market is CEN
ter of so much activity
Evening star., 1897-05-11

In the matter Of expeditfng business In
the Senate. 1t looks as If Mr.. Hobart were
depending on Mr.. Mason to play a lone
hand.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Some day the urban legislators for the
state of New York may get even by i'm
posing CALLING restrictions on the consump-
tfon of hard cider
Evening star., 1897-05-11
White Iron
BedSteads.

We have recently added to our
usually we'll assorted stock of Iron
and Brass Bedsteads several new de-
signs; also line of Chiidren's En-
ameled Iron Cribs. Bedsteads and
Cribs are all finished in best burnt
white enamel and are guaranteed to
give satisfactory service. Prices
from $3.50 to $4,000.
Tomorrow "wednesday.
Extra Heavy Iron Beds. finished with best burpt
white enamel and brass trimmings with ir,p
aoupie-woven Wire springs attached single or
$3.50 each.
All-brass Bedsteads full double Size new designs
$1,000 each.
our Childrens White Enancled Iron Cribs are all
the newest styles and the convenient sort with
siaes that let down We quote specials
heavy White Enameled Iron Cribs with sDrinc
Stats, 'P'e
SO. so each.
Heavy white Enameled Iron Cribs. with WOVEN
$3.50.
Other grades up to 5000
4th floor
Evening star., 1897-05-11

There is some doubt in the minds of the
fowers whether the Graeco-Turkish trou-
Die Is about over, or just commencing
Evening star., 1897-05-11

The Emperor OF China and the King of
Greece might organize a class of two for
the study of modern warfare
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Ihere were only one hundred and ninety
Two men at work today on the city post
Office building.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
An Average LeRfslnture

We must do something to deserve the sala-
ries we're paid.
And 50 we call attention to the laws that
we have made;
But we must admit we're very, very
thankful. since you ask,
That the labor of enforcing them's the
other fellows task.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
A Habit Explained.

"A woman, remarked the man who
would fain be facetious. always reads the
last of story first"
Yes, replied Miss Cayenne, land yet the
men are SO stupid as TO 90 on putting the
advertisements In that same place, as if
we weren't on the lookout for them all the
time"
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Isr0 l. -
h Eh a.

Who says de Senators Is slow?
Who says dey talks an fails ter act?
Who says dem fellers doesn't know
Dere business fur solemn fact?
Cheer up, youse grand stand mourners all
An take dis comfort to yer souls;
Tink. wen dey talk of playin ball.
OF how we done de Orioles!
Wese didn't need no sunshine dere;
Wese didn't want no band ter play;
De bleachers' music filled de air
An victory made de world seem gay.
De umpire couldn't rob us and
De century dat onward rolls
Kin not reveal sight more grand
Dan de way we done de Orioles!
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Wei sweetenea.

Prom the Chicago Chrouicis.
II reports from Wall Street are true a
large amount Of sugar h beirg put into
Senatorial cold ten.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Blacker and Biacker.

From the Philadelph1n Prea1.
The storm over the sugar schedule is
steaCiiy increasing. All the examinations
which have been made since Its report, In
stead Of clearing It up, only make 1t look
the blacker.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
An Occa.ionnl ox...,.h

sometimes the man who seeks to win
Success that's sure to stay,
Forgets to save his country, in
His zeal to save his pay.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Tomorrow "wednesday.

Dress Suit Gases. made Of the best Piummer stock
cowhde; steel frame: full linen lined: inside strap:
hest brass lock. By far the best value for the
money produced.
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Linen and White Duck Tam O'Shanters, for boys
and girls. All sizes.
soc. each.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Senate. sca.a.lous sugar schedule.

cry Of Indignation rises from every
part OF the country as the full meaning OF
the Senate committees surrender to the
Sugar Trust becomes clear.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Jail for Chapman Means Jail fOz
Havemeyer and Searles.

To avert their fate they are bringing to
bear all the power Of their millions, all the
pull incidental to their vast contributions
to the Republican campaign fund. They
hope to induce-nO, to compel-the Pres
ident to pardon Chapman and thereby save
them
Evening star., 1897-05-11

Tan vici Kid Oxforis. punched vamp, lace stay
cOmmOn-sense toe.
$2.oo pair.
Evening star., 1897-05-11
Ali-brass Bedsteads. full double Size new designs
5000 each.
Baby
Carriages.

Baby
Carriages.
In no previous season have we
been able to offer similar values in
Baby Carriages as now. And the
goods are the product OF such reputa-
BILE makers as Haywood, Whitney
and Wakefield. Two. special values
go on sale
Tomorrow "wednesday as follows:
Rattan Carriages upholstered in plush. best rum
ming gear, satin parasol. patent foot brake
S.o5. Value $1,000.
Haywood Rattan Carriages. with best running
gear, wooden or wire wheels adjustable uuholsterr
ings. patent foot brake. very special value.
SIo.95 each. Value $500.
Sd floor.