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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 9 MANUSCRIPTS DISCOVERED IN THE VALLEY OF THE NILE MADE PUBLIC THROUGH THE BULLETIN To many people who are much interested in the history of the past, one of the results of peace is very much appreciated. Excavations have been re sumed by learned scientists in various places, and already interesting and practical results have been secured. Through the courtesy of a representative of Baron Frederick Munchausen, the famous historian and graceful writer, the Bulletin has secured copies of some of the manuscripts discovered in the Nile val ley. The Baron, who is a great authority, is of the opinion that they unearthed the library of some great Egyptian man of letters. Of course, many of the manuscripts are almost undecipherable by rea- son of exposure, dirt and dampness, but others are in a fair state of preservation. They were all writ ten on some kind of skin which was at once tough and flexible. The translations which the Baron’s repre sentative, Mr. Joseph Miller, places at our disposal seem either to be the work of that famous slave, Aesop, or to have been written by an imitator of that famous composer of fables. Mr. Miller promises further stories, as he secures them from the Baron. We know that all the readers of the Bulletin will be pleased, and we must admit that we are very proud of the fact that so young a paper as the Bul letin has been selected by Mr. Miller as the means of informing the American public of this important discovery. We may add that Mr. Joseph Miller is somewhat of a literary character himself, having inherited from a very distinguished father, after whom he was named, a passionate love for romantic literature. Mr. Miller informs us that the manuscripts have been translated by the famous Italian Professor of Archaeology, Signor Giuseppe Briccomne Mensogno of Naples. We understand that the original parch ments contained no headings or title, but Professor has added these, as he distinctly states. The first story is called by the Professor: THE VALOROUS WILD ASS. One day a short time after noon, a wild ass was passing through the Nubian desert to return to his herd, from which he had been separated. He saw from afar what he believed to be a dead lion under a thorn tree near the border of a small oasis. He cautiously drew near making every effort to make no noise m approaching. When at last he had come near, he saw by the rise and fall of the lion’s breast that he was not dead but asleep. But it seemed to the wild ass that the lion was weak, and a wild desire seized the wild ass to show his courage, and yet save his skin. He thought of his being able to tell all the other asses that he had kicked the king of beasts. So he drew near and very cautiously ad ministered a very slight kick and then at once took to his heels. The lion did not know he had been kicked, but raising his head at the noise made by the departing ass, he drowsily said: “Oh, he is only an ass.” The fable teaches us not to mind Editors even though they be in high office. THE WEARIED TRAVELER. As the day was fast declining a weary man ap proached a way-side inn. He entered and sought lodging and something to eat. The landlady assured him of a good bed, lavish hospitality and a quiet night, and the pay was indeed modest. .The wearied man spoke of days of travel and nights of toil. He was devoting all his time to the instruction of his people in how to govern themselves and what perils confronted them. , His throat was dry and parched and his physical vigor well nigh exhausted, but his spirit was as indomitable as ever. A man versed in physics and lotions and curious herbs had prepared for him a famous decoction made from the lowly corn. It was to be applied by inter nal baths at regular intervals. And the wearied traveler listened as the man of herbs toM him that three applications would bring relief. . But the wearied traveler said to himself : Now if three of these internal lotions will do me much good, is it not apparent that six will do twice as much. And verily, the wearied traveler took copious draughts thrice and again thrice and ap plied them internally. Now the gods had given—perhaps it had been Bacchus alone—to this decoction of common corn the most wonderful powers. Even the dumb could speak and poor, mortals became unsteady in gait, and if there was evil in their hearts, lo it came out from Hieir lips as the strange extract entered. Now a domestic showed the weary traveler his place and the high gods brought rest to his limbs and sleep to his eyes. But there were wicked men below in whose hearts there were dreams of tempting the fates, and so with much spirit and noisy laughter they plaved games of chance. F ' The weary traveler saw in dream a curial chair and the toga of a Senator and heard already what he deemed the gladsome sound of many voices raised m rapturous applause. But no! He roused him self to hear profane voices raised in phrases which to his keenly pure and sensitive mind were horrible, the potent lotion of corn was now in full possession. He rushed to the door—May the gods pardon me. His slender shanks and other anatomical excres cences were exposed to the air. His words came not from the wearied traveler but from the potent lotion. The painful scene brought the landlady. The wearied traveler could with difficulty be restrained the guards were summoned. But a superhuman energy was given him by my lord Bacchus. At last quiet reigned. The weary traveler found rest and peace in the prison house. This fable teaches that: When you want to go to Washington don’t take a flivver When a BuFord will the goods deliver. GEORGIA EDITORS NOTIFIED OF THE ACTION OF CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION (Continued from Page 4) views. When one of our United States Senators, however, who ought to be the first to protect the name of our State and to champion the integrity o± our laws, courts and grand juries, fails in this duty so far as to charge that we are harboring a white girls slave pen in Georgia, it is a differ ent matter. We are, therefore, transmitting this informa tion to you for such use as you may deem advis able m the premises. Sincerely, (Signed) RICHARD REID, Publicity Director, Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia.