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abandoned that profession for the more lucrative one of tending a bar in liar lem. This person altered Poe's poem to suit the publisher and the song was ac- cepted for publication. When the com poser signed his contract he asked also that he be allowed to sign the contract for the lyrics, but the publisher told him that 1t would be necessary to have that guy Poe come down and to do 1t him. self Rather a difficult task, perhaps.
 ITO resume, however, the best way to understand how to write a popular song is to examine and see how they are writ ten. Let us take a number of examples of the songs that are being whistled to- day and compare them with some that have been whistled some years since, Doubtless they in turn were taken from previous songs, but there Is no use to go back that far.
 "A Yankee Doodle Dandy which George Cohan sings in Little Johnny Jones' was the second best selling song of last year. Compare it for a moment with 'Violets. big hit five or six years ago, and see If you can find where 'Yan- kee Doodle Dandy came from. Everyone knows the famous old hymn, Nearer My God, to Thee Almost everyone nowa- days knows Blue Bell Try them over after each other and see if they are not the same.
 2 when l wrote 'DOWn W HeTe the WuTz- burger Flows I wanted to get a fa- miliar tune that anyone who had been drinking Wurzburger would readily know. Therefore. I chose an old German song. It seemed sort of keeping up the atmos- phere. Just compare 'Du, du, 1iebtst mir with my song. There is more than a fam fly resemblance there
 Most people remember May Irwin s success in singing The New Bully I wonder how many of them when they heard her sing 1t recognized The Maid of Athens Yet, the melodies are exactly similar-only the time differs. Try them over.
 Tt Is unnecessary to specify further. You can take any of the popular hits and you will not need detective to find where it came from. Now, am not blam- ing the song writers. They are merely supplying a demand. am trying to help supply it myself, and if I want hit I go back to hit. For instance. e. o. P is nothing but John Brown's Body
 Right in This Old town Is based on or derived from The Good Old Summer Time Of course, this may not be very high art, but 1t Is the only thing that counts in the song writing business"
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice of Sale.

Tn the district court of the United States for the northern district of Alabama, Houthern division-No 6339. In the matter of the R. T. Moore Lumber company, 8 body corporate, bankrupt-in bankruptcy.
 Notice is hereby given that the under s,ened will. as trustee of the estate of the R' T. Moore LuInber company, a body corporate, bankrupt. now pending in the honorable district court. sell at public nutcrv to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the postoffice building in Bir- mingham, Ala, at 12 o'clock January %. isOs. all and singular. the lumber. hard ware. buildings, harness and wagons, to- xether with leasehold interest of the yard a shown by inventory of receiver filed in the court of the Hon. N. W. Trimble. ref cree d copy of which can be found at the ofYice of the undersigned.
 The above property Is at the yard of said company at North Birmingham. Ala.
 Witness my hand this 10th day of Jan uary, 1s06 lsHAM D- HoBbS, Trustee, Room POS First National Bank
 Building.
 Sterling A. Wood. Attorney. 1-11-1ot
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GREAT MONSTERS
 BONES ARE FOUND Fossil Dug Out of Cut Bank in
 British Columbia SOME OF RIBS A FOOT WIDE Sections of the Remains of Extinct Animal Are Sent East for Opinions
 of Experts-A Strange
 Discovery.
SOME OF RIBS A FOOT WIDE

Calgary, B. C.--While on a hunting trip recently H. A. Crofton of this city came across some fossilzed bones. From the few specimens at hand 1t is impossible to make a surmise as to what species of extinct monster the animal belonged. but the size must have been enormous.
 The find was made in Dead Lodge Can yon and the attention of MT. Crofton was arrested by some of the original bones protruding from cut bank Investiga- ton showed them to be embedded in a sandstone formation, and 1t was necessary to obtain tools and put in some hard work before the body was even partly uncovered.
 Work was started In from the bank. and the developments were watched with great interest. When the excavation proceeded far enough 6 large portion of the remains of some extinct monster were revealed.
 Owing to the difficult nature of the work it was not found possible to uncover more than a small portion of the remains, but the yertebrae and ribs were laid bare.
 According to MT. Crofton. the backbone is AS large as a mans body, and the por- tion exposed Is about seven feet in length. Attached to the yertebrae were eight ribs of enormous size, measuring three or four feet in length, some of them foot or So in width. There has been no time for further Investigation, but three of the fosslized bones have been brought in by the discoverer
 They are all broken. but can be easily fitted together. As to what portion of the body of the animal they are from is purely conjecture. Juding from appear ance. one which Is broken into three pieces Is probably a section of the tail If ia about ten inches in diameter and -four inches thick Through the centre is
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FIne Piano Box Top Buggy.
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 Whether you wish to be a great social. business or literary success, or to obtain the more homelike prizes of a good husband and children to bless your home. pain and sickness will ever hold you back from enjoy ment or attainment of the fullest d hfe's desires, and nothing will so surely enable you to overcome this drag on your success as Wine of Cardui.
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an opening which possibly contained the spinal cord.
 Another, which is also broken has the appearance of having been connected with one of the joints. One large piece, the only one which is whole, looks as though 1t was a hoof.
 A bone which has the appearance of a thigh bone has been forwarded to au- thorities in the east for examination, and their opinion will be awaited with inter est. If the remains are all recovered and in fairly good condition, MT. crofton has made a discovery which should be of value and interest to scientists.
 Dead Lodge Canyon, where the dis- covery was made. is one of the most weirdly interesting places in the terri tories. It is situated between twenty-two and twenty-five miles northeast of Ban try, on the Canadian Pacific railroad main line, which Is it's nearest point from the railway and on the banks of the Red Deer river
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Mortqaqe Sale.

By virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage and given by Hem ry Glover and Carrie Glover. his wife. to w. D. Holmes and R. O. Thomson, dated February 5, 1902, and recorded in the probate office of Jefferson county, Alabama, in volume So4 record of deeds. page 57. We will sell at public auction In front of the court house of said coun- fy between the hours of legal sale on the first day of February. 1906. for cash to the highest bidder, the following described property. to-wit:
 Lot No. 10 in block No. 10. according to the map of Kingston. Ala Survey made by Wheelock and Wilson, recorded in map book four, page 42. in the prob ete office of said county. Default having been made in the payment of said mort gage debt. this sale is made for the pur- pose of satisfying the same.
 w. D. HOLMES,
 R. o. THOMPSON. lP. wETMORE. Attorney. n-a1-st-su
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VEIL PULLED FROM THE SONG WRITER'S Where Popular Melodies of the
 Day Come From OLD SONGS IN NEW FORM Vincent Bryan, Most Widely-known Song Writer. Makes an Expose
 of Song Writing Methods.
 Origin of "Blue Bell"

From the Kansas City Star. Revelations are the fashion just now. Every day we awake with the pleasing
 anticipation of hearing something un-
 pleasant about our neighbors, and at the
 same time they are expecting to hear the
 same things about us. There seems to
 be scant doubt that the future historian, in describing the present period will state that burglary was our national sport. Nor is this condition confined to any one particular sphere. Our political life
 has been exposed by Jerome K. Jerome. and now our writers of popular songs
 must stand ashamed in the great white glare of publicity.
 MT. Vincent Bryan is the Hughes of the present investigation. MT. Bryan is perhaps the most widely quoted American of the present day. since he is the author of the words of "Tammany" "G. o. P.," Down Where the Wurzburger Flows" Ut was the Dutch," and many another ballad written for the rathskeller and the
 midnight hour.
 He declares that the only thing in the writing of music for a popular song which is unnecessary Is knowledge of music. Moreover, he states that there are no new popular melodies composed now adays. If they are new they will not be popular. In other words his contention is that the songs we are whistling today are merely variations of the songs we have always whistled and, what is more he brings forward proof. Stripped of all verbiage. MT. Bryan's recipe for the con coction of popular song success is as follows:
 First get copies of the old songs that have been popular, then, after having removed all traces of conscience and hay ing cultivated the predatory instinct in its highest development, secure a jimmy and get to work. Perhaps, however, it is best to let him explain 1t in his own fashion.
 Mir. Bryan's Revelation. "Persons who understand and love good music" says MT. Bryan, "are constant l ly quarreling with the public taste as evinced in its selection of the songs il makes popular. They do not seem able to comprehend why an inferior melody will be avidly seized by the public whistled and sung until 1t has become a nuisance and then thrown aside for some other popular air, while the better class of songs-songs that are muscian7y- remain almost unknown, unless some ac- cident should bring them before the pub | lie.
 Nevertheless, the reason is exceedingly | simple We are a quick lunch nation. We discourage originality in music because we l are too busy to learn songs which have an l unfamiliar air. We like to whistle and hum the songs which we hear. and the
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EIizabeth's Virtues.

From England Under tine Tudors."
 A noble woman Elizabeth was not. The miracle of virtues and charms depicted by courtiers and poets. If she did exist at all. exHted nearly in their exuberant imagination. She could be indecently coarse and intolerably mean; she could lie with unblushing effrontery; her van ty was inordinate. But voraoious as she was of nattery. 1t never misled her. She
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FOR SALE

A1tor January 10th, l8UB Two Otis Passenger Eleva. tors; now in perfect running condition and may be in spected on foot. We will take then apart and place all the materials where pur- chaser may want them in this city. Lovsman, Joseph q Loeb.
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only ones with which this is possible upon a first hearing are those which we uncon- sciously know. They may be labeled new, but we have known them for years. even though we do not recognize them in their disguise Old friends are the best King |, James used to call for his old shoes be- cause they did not hurt his feet. and the American public calls for the old 1ingly songs, because 1t takes no trouble to learn them.
 Edward Mcdowell, unquestionable the greatest American song writer, is almost unknown to the great piano loving public. while the names of many men who com pose the popular melodies and probably would not know a motif if they met 1t face to face are known all over the coun- try. Did any one ever hear one of Mac Dowelrs songs rendered on street piano? ? No. Did you ever hear messenger boy whistling any one of his melodies? No. and you probably would not know it if you did. That is the answer. The public demands the old tunes and the composers are composing them for 1t every day. Be- lieve me, you do not need to know any thing about music to compose one. Prac- tically all that is needed is a good mem ory. The arranger will do the rest. Indeed it is far more necessary for the man who writes, the words of a popu-
 
 than the composer. He has to have a vague idea of time and of phrasing. so his words will fit; also he must have a magnificent disregard for the rules of grammar and a special kind of poetic li- cense.
 ITO literary person. l know the ly- rics of popular songs must seem very crude The rhymes are often atrocious, the meter halting and the sentiment bathos Nevertheless. there is distinct art in writing them, an art which the average poet can never attain, and believe would not attain even If he could. The poet is not restricted as to space. He may phrase his sentences to suit him self; he may use whatever imagery may suggest itself to him, clothed in words that 1 best express it. The song writer cannot He must use commonplace imagery and | commonplace words in order that the l, commonplace people he writes for-they
 are greatly in the majority. too-rnay understand what he is writing about. ] Moreover, the commonplace words he | uses must be such as may be clearly articulated when sung. That is the req ! son why so few poets succeed as song | writers Many of them have tried and are still trying, but they remain on far 1 too high a level
 A Study About Poe. I T am reminded of an anecdote wherein 1 an attempt was made to make Edgar | Allen Poe a ballad writer. A few months ] since a composer of something a little better than the average popular song ran across a copy of 'Annabel Lee He set two verses to music and took them down
 to one of the publishers of the ephemeral stuff. The latter liked the air, but wlsh- | ed to have the lyric changed, as 1t did not suit him Therefore he sent for a
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herself lacked; behind the screen of ca- priciousness an intellect was ever at work, as cool and calculating as her granfather's. as hard and resolute as her fathers.
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A MODERN
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 Sweetheart wives and mothers, yeu can move tho woridl
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 You become weak, peevish, irritable, im- possible tosut or please
 Throw off tho sickness which burdens your hfe,
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r- HIS STORE is the acknowledged pioneer and promoter of special sales in Birmingham, and the name "Drennen" attached to a special sale isNa magnet that draws hundreds from far and near-from states outside the bounds of All know the established policy of this house is to accord the most liberal treatment to all and by making preparations far in advance-taking the products of many mills. at time when they most need cash--we able to practically quote own terms to them. Having these advantages we reserve the larger part of these immense pur chases for the Great Mill End Sales-sales often initiated by others
 That's why the people know ours to be the best The Great Mill End Sale at Drennens.
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p7E-S HERE are reasons for holding these Twice
 A Yearly grand and far-reaehing Mill End Sales. The reason, however, Is of small interest to the average shopper-the fact Is. your interest eenters more in the great values you obtain here-how- ever, we never do things by haphazard and the reasons are obvious. It Is all planned out months ahead in a systematic and methodcal manner. Our reasons for these independently this present NH End sale--is primarily to stimulate business. by offering at saving to the public of A 1-s, and in many lk their purchases from this great and marvellous aggregation of merchandise "a sale brought about by our unriyaled connection as a member of the Greatest Buying Syndicate in existence. taking surplus productions and Mill Ends from many European and American facto- res at prices given exclusively to this Syndicate.
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Splendid quality Open Buggy.
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Fine yard wide Black Taffeta, with Drennen's guarantee. 7Oo Mill End price, per yard.... OO
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Ladies Muslin Night Gowns, soft finished muslin. tucked yoke, full sizes, best soc seller. OEo Mill End price. .. -. -. %OC
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Wm. Rogers Fine Table Spoons. Mill I O0
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Genuine Fruit of the Loom Bleached
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 Immense assortment Fine Pic. lures, representing landscape scenes and reproductions of the best masterpieces. Special 1no Mill End price,. .... .... 1O
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These few items only suggest taste part to attend the first day and every day. of all the finer fabrics at prices cut almost
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-04-12

chance TO show what was in him. He
went away, as you had forbidden me
to see him, and | have known nothing
of him since" Mary said wistfully.
Mrs. Briggs felt Il sudden contempt
for the young man who had obeyed her
mandates so completely without a
struggle. However it only proved him
n poor thing, unworthy such q prize as
Mary, and the dear girl was young.
She would get over it and be happy in
the love of some man who was q man.
Such a one was at hand and Mrs.
Briggs considered him 50 desirable as
Il son-in-law that she already regarded
him as such prospectvely.
well" she said finally. Il am glad,
Molly, that you hold no grudge against
me. told you about the judges ncph-
CIV, a fine, smart young fellow. Mrs.
Brown has 4 couple of girl cousins Wis
iting her, and the HenderSDns have
several nice young men among the
boardcrS. Our little town viii be gay
this summer, and I've fixed up Il bit.
so you can DO your share of entertain
ing"
Mary shramk, cXclaiming, "Oh, moth
er, | want TO stay quietly at home with
you"
"And have people saying you're mop
ing over Disappointment Mrs.
Briggs spluttcrcd.
Il don't care what they say. It's no
use, mother see what you mean for
me, but l can't forget" Then. with Il
wan smile, Il am not behaving very
well, mother, but don't mind it, and
lets just 90 on as usual"
"And don't fling me at the judges
nephew" she added mentally.
Il have asked the nephew and Flora
for this evening" Mrs. Briggs said
presently but l can send John to tell
them you are too tired"
John, the new handT Mary com
mented absently.
Eyes, and he's Il wonderful manager.
There he Is" Mrs. Briggs pointed with
her whip as they rounded the home
, corner.
Mary glanced indiffcrently at the fig
ure beyond the grove, then with a low
cry leaned forward, gazing intently.
john she repeated, turning be-
wildcred face to her astonished moth
er.
"Why, Molly What is it?' Mrs.
Briggs cried somewhat alarmed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-04-12

Senator Lodges private secretary has
been arrested, charge with embezzling
campaign funds. A new party has been
organized in Chicago, representing
labor unions and reform organizations,
and called the Chicago Progressive
Alliance, and they proposed to extend
it throughout the country. They want
the referendum and initiative, govern
ment ownership of railways, telegahphs,
municipal ownership by direct vote
and crusade against graft in all its
forms. The coal strike situation is
about as follows: The anthracite min
ers- are all on strike and President
Mitchell has offered to arbitrate; the
operators have refused his offer but
viii submit one Of their own this week.
Then viii follow further discussion
though the feeling at present is that
they will finally reach some agreement.
The soft coal miners in Pennsylvania
and Texas have resumed work on the
1908 scale, which gives the miners a 81
per cent. increase. The operators in
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have refused
this scale. Dowie has troubles of his
own. General Overseer Voliva de
nounced him as liar, traitor, spend
thrift and hypocrite, and the people of
Zion City indorses the remarks, includ-
ing Mrs. Dowie.