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and the inception and projection of a new
building, towards which he has given his best
attention for the last % years He is now
Chief Assistant Librarian, having declined
reappointment, and favored John Russell
Young. the noted litterateur. for Librarian.
The appointment of Prof Young was recently
made.
The work of transferring the contents of
the old Library in the Capitol to the new
building will begin shortly. The opening of
the Library marks an important epoch in the
history of the Republic Not only from the
Library proper, but from crypts i'll the Capt.
tol basement where they have been stored,
as well as from the shelves of the law annexes,
come hundreds of thousands of books, as
well as vast collections Of engravings,
photographs, Autographs, etchings, photo
gravures and pictorial illustrations in.general
which have been tucked away, for want of
space, beyond the reach of any who might
have wished to examine them.
The Library of Congress is now sixth in
rank, the number of volumes considered
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1.-THE opening insallment ola serial descriptive
of one of the ACHE vements OF the century
Bach part will be found replete with interesting
features and illustrated
PART l.
ITS BEGINNINGS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Magnificent Repository of the Learning of
the Ages-NIost Imposing and Beautiful
Library Building in ENistence-Rare Treas
ures of Decorative Art.
JAMESON SAID: 1.-THE CIVIL
cation of country is to be Judged
not by its crops, its census, or the
~ size of its cities but by the quality
of the men it turns out"
Now. the quality of men cannot be esti-
mated through the characters and achieve
ments of few, but through the combined re
sources and efforts of the many. Judged
from this standpoint. the United States.
which has built its greatest architectural
structure in honor of the peaceful arts, has
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of our Post who does not take it. l have
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could not afford to do so.
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IHE NEW LIBRARY.
was in 1900, shortly after the Government
was established at Washington, at which
time s. 600 was appropriated as nucleus OF
the Library. The first catalog was issued in
1902. at which time the entire collection was
but 912 volumes. A dozen years later along
came the British troops. and Aug "a, 1914,
burned the whole collection.
BRITISH VANDALISM.
"The British. says writer in maya
zine of that date, first occupied the Capt.
tol. only the two wings of which were
finished, and connected by a wooden passage
way erected where the rotunda now stands
The leading officers entered the House of
Representatives, where Admiral Cockburn,
of the Royal Navy, who was cooperating
with Gen Ross, seating himself in the Speak
er's chair called the assemblage to order.
Gentlemen. shouted he, the question is,
Shall this harbor of Yankee democracy be
burned? All in favor of it burning will
say Aye
There was general affirmative response.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Chapter Secret Military Expedition H. Midnight Consul
eton Ill Companions and Incidents ~ Locomotive an
Train Captured v Unforeseen Hndrancs VI Terrible Rail-
road Chase VII Night the Woods VIII In the Enemy g
Power TX Other Captures X. Horrible Prison XI Lights
and Shadows of Prison XII The First Tragedy Kill Con-
iederte CouTtNiaa XIV The Growing XIV. Prison
Religion XVI Liberty Death XVII Romantic Escapes.
ANlll From Atlanta the Gulf XIX. Rich
Liberty
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IL CANNONEER :"
is a wonderful book
of nearly 400 pages,
such as very rarely
appears in literature.
1T is one that appeals
directly to the popu-
lar heart-to all who
love and admire cour-
age, loyalty, and de-
voted service. The
author was a volun-
teer. but early in his
service was transferred
to one of the finest
batteries in the Regular
Army, and which did
some of the very hardest
fighting in the War of
the Rebellion. From
lAntietam to Apo
mattOx it was con-
stantly engaged, and
nearly always in the
very forefront of battle.
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expedition unparalleled either modern warfare No
would dare capture
road the midst by band
armed soldiers who had ouTned hundred miles from their lines
The subsequent of the band by Selling armed
guard sight of steatly
ahe whole breadth of the Confdeac different directions equally
marvellous while the sad tragedy toccumed at Atlanta freshly
and wildly remembered by the inhabitants of that beautiful
after the lapse than The claims of this whole
Railroad Adventure" be regarded the most remarkable
episode of the civil war has been disputed
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THE STORY OF THE BOOK.

HIS is, UNDOUBTEDLY, THE MOST
thrilling book of the great civil war The
enterprise described possesses all the unity of a
drama from the first plunge of the actors into
the enemy's country, through all their adven-
lures and changing fortunes, until the few
survivors stood once more under the old flag
No single war story wildly presents so many
of the hidden underground elements of the
struggle against rebellion as this. From be-
ginning to end the readers attention never
wearies, and he rises from the perusal feeling
almost as if he had again lived through those
terrible days. The adventures traversed the
Confederacy in all directions; some persisted
as spies all suffered terribly, and the wonder
Is that any escaped alive.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
Between the Senior senqYr From Alabama and
 Senator Has of Maine.
And Demand Indemnify For Imprisoned Americans and Let the Lawyer Fo1low-Let Uncle
 Sam Recognize the Cubans.

Washington, April 6.-In the opening proceedings of the senate today Mr. Ali son, republican, of Iowa, ctaiman of the committee on appropriations, re- ported, with amendments, the sundry civil bill, giving notice .hat he would call it up some time next week.
 Mr. Earl democrat, of South Carolina, on behalf of the new senators, asked reorga niza tion of the senate committees so as to give representation eo those not now placed upon any committee. He of fered a resolution providing that the sen- ate should inset at o'clock tomorrow morning for this purpose.
 Under objection, the resolution went over until tomorrow.
 MT. Vest, democrat, of Missouri, at tempted to spring a tariff discussion by asking an mediate consideration of a resolution calling on the secretary of he treasury to s:nte whether he had issued any orders under the retroactive clause of the Dingley bill, and if so upon what authority.
 The veteran author of the tariff of 1892, MT. Merrill, of Vermont, promptly objected to the resolution, and it went over until tomorrow.
 At 12:30 D. m. MT. Morgan called up his resolution recognizing the existence of a. state of public war in Cuba, and began an extended speech thereon.
 MT. Morgan's remarks were temperate in tone. He comemnted ion the fact that this was the third time within century that citizens of the United States had suffered by the existence of state of war in Cuba; and hes expressed his opinion that in the present war at least the government of the United States in is efforts to enforce its own laws had inflicted injustice on it's own citizens. The sole object of his resolution was to put the government of the United States ernment of Spain, so as to enable us to take care of our own citizens.
 He confessed that after the experience of the last four years he was utterly hopeless thas any administration of the United States would reach the point of sending ships of war to Cuba to demand redress for our citizens. He cited the case of Dr. Ruiz stating that he had in- formation That Consul-General Lee had reported that he had been murdered by the Spanish authorities.
 eff this be true," said MT. Morgan, instead of hunting up lawyer to go to Cuba and hunt up evidence such as might be laid before grand jury would have sent warship to demand indemnity and the punishment of the officials guilty of the murder"
 MT. Hale, republican, of Maine, inter- rupting, asked if the senator from Ala bama advocated sending a ship of war first and the lawyer afterwards.
 MT. Morgan said that he would sand both the ship of war and the lawyer; but he thought he would have very little use for the lawyer.
 Speaking generally of the course of the war in Cuba, Mr. Morgan condemned in strong terms the action of the Spanish
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
GREEKS CELEBRATE.
The Anniversary of the Separation of the Cross From the Crescent an Oc- casion for Declaration Of War
 Feeling Is Very Bitter.

Athens, April 6.-Today was the seven ty-slxth anniversary of the opening of the war for Grecian independence, and it was feared that with the war feeling that is at present prevailing all classes of society, the day might result in dem- onstrations that would prove extremely emte=ssa ssing to the government Dis patches received from all parts of the Kingdom show that the day was cele- brated with far mora enthusiasm than usual, but the people were entirely or derly.
 One important fact that tended to a quiet celebration, was that a very large proportion of the male population is un- der arms on the frontier of Thessaly Much relief is felt in government circles that the day passed without any attempt being made to force the hand of the king and his advisers. There is however, an under-current of feeling against the gov ernment for its alleged dilatoriness in dealing effectively with the situation and though it was not materially felt today there is no telling when it may burst forth and carry all before it.
 In Athens itself, independence day was celebrated with the greatest enthusiasm. All business was suspended in order that all might participate in the demon- stration of patriotism. The programme of the days festivities included te deum at the cathedral in the morning. This re- ligious service was attended by King George and Queen Olga the ministers of state and the foreign diplomats. The ser vice was very impressive, being marked with more than usual solemnity, all pres ent feeling that divine aid was indeed needed to carry Greece through the troublous days now confronting her.
 The route from the palace to the ca thedral was lined by the enthusiastic populace, who were eager to salute the king and queen and to give expression to their sympathy with their majesties. As the king and queen drove along in an open carriage, they were constantly cheered by the crowds.
 Some of the more ardent advocates of war had caused to be printed large number of papers bearing the inscrip- tion, "1urrah for war; These were scattered broadcast throughout the city with the evident intention of further in- flaming The popular passion, and many of them were thrown by spectators into the kings carriage.
 After the cathedral service the day was given over to general holiday making. The people all gave free expression to their feeling of patriotism. but the day was marked by an utter absence of dis order,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
WALL OF WATER
Now Surrounds Helena, Ark, on All
 Sides--The Danger Is Not Over, But , the Water at That Point Has i Declined Eight Inches

New Orleans, April GA special tp the Daily States dated Helena, Ark, April G. says: The river declined eight inches last night, making two feet from the highest mark reached this year, but still a foot and a half above the highest flood mark of previous years. The danger is not over but the situation is improving. The number of refugees is increasing ev- cry hour as befeaguered farmers from points remote from the river are arriving.
 Several expeditions were fitted out here today to rescue negroes on back planta- tions who are cooped up in gin houses and barns. The rescue steamers Titan, Itasco and Vidalia and barges are pa trolling the river front for thirty miles, giving out tents, providing skiffs and in some instances feeding overfiowed farm CTS.
 The breaks on Williamson front and at Hubbards plantations are increasing in width, the former now being 800 feet wide and the latter thousand feet.
 The overflow on Old Town ridge, which is provided with private levee, is deep CT by two feet than eyer known before. Engineers calculate the crevasse in the Arkansas levees from Helena to Laconia, thirteen in number, are carrying off a third as much water as is conveyed in the channel of the river. The city of Helena is protected by cross levees. Drainage and seepage water is being pumped out by powerful hydraulic pumps running day and night. There is dust
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS HAS
 PRACTICALLY CEASED
The Gathering of News and It's Patrons Will Become Members of the Asso- ciated Press-Kind Words for the
 General Manager and
 Superintendent.

New York, April6.-At a meeting of the Southern Associated Press, held at the Astor house in New York City, on Tues day, April 6, 1897, the following was unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, In view of the failure of the United Press and it's allies in New Eng land and in New York state to maintain their organization as news-gathering as- sociations, the Southern Associated Press has deemed it best for it's members and clients that they should establish con- tract relations with the Associated Press for gathering, receiving and distributing the news oe the world and,
 Whereas, Tihe members and clients of the Southern Associated Press have been assured fair and satisfactory treatment by the Associated Press, therefore be it.
 Resolved, That the Southern Associat- cd Press, while maintaining it's organiza- tion, withdraws from the business of col lecting and distributing the news.
 Resolved, That the thanks of the South ern Associated Press are due and are hereby rendered to the Hon. Patrick Walsh, the general manager and treas urer of the Southern Associated Press, for the fidelity and efficiency with which he has managed the affairs of the asso- citation, the zeal and energy with which he has discharged his onerous duties, the ability with which he has controlled it's resources, and the excellent material and business condition in which he has placed the association.
 5 Resolved, further, That the Southern Associated Press has found in MT. o. c. Hatton, superintendent of it's news ser vice at Washington, most invaluable assistant whose long familiarity with ethc wants of the southern newspapers, fitted him in a peculiar manner for this special service and that Mr. Hatton be commended most heartily for his capable work and his unwavering loyalty to the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
St. Louis Divided House Results In Defeat To Democracy By a
 Small Majority.
A Single Gold Standard Candidate Meets Signal Defeat
 Ruh1b1ings.

Chicago, April 6.-With the magic of his famous fathers name, aided by the inde- pendent split in the regular republican ranks and the flocking of the discontent- ed laboring class to the standard of silver democracy, Carter Henry Harrison was elected mayor of Chicago today and a great democratic triumph was recorded. The 56000 plurality of Mckinley over Bryan was turned into a democratic plu- ralty of about 900 over Judge Nathan iel Sears, the machine republican candi- date for mayor. The almost complete mayoralty returns show that Harrison boiled plurality of about 75,000 over the next best man, Alderman John M. Har- Ian, republican, who ran on the citi- zen's ticket by himself. The figures also indicate that the next mayor boiled a small majority over all the three other principal candidates-Sears Harlan and HeSing, the eX-postmaster and German editor whose ticket was called Business Administration of Municipal Affairs" He is a gold democrat, but his boasted strength among the independent men of both parties dwindled to about 16,000 total vote. Harrisons total vote is about 14O,000, less than 5000 under the vote boiled by ". J. Bryan. The republican total vote Is about 57,0O0 while McKin- ley polled 2OO,747 votes in Move vNer
 The rest of the city ticket, attorney, treasurer and clerk, all the town tickets and a large majority of the common council have gone democratic on the tidal wave with the possible exception of the Hyde Park town ticket. Harrison or Harlan carried every ward in the city and the republican machine was repu- diated everywhere. There is really nothing left for the republican party to console itself with, except a few alder men whose records were good and who happened to live in wards that are us- ually republican. The argument of the republicans that if Hesing and Harlan the two independents, had withdrawn, Judge Sears would have won, does sot hold good when it is shown that Harrison has a clear majority over all the city. All the other city tickets in the field cut no figure at all
 There was a joyful demonstration of